Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
Occupation · NOC 2021 22101 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 22101
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 74
- Median wage, Canada
- C$30.53 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 168
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About this occupation
Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.
Example job titles
- assayer
- geological technician
- geophysical technologist
- groundwater technologist
- log technician
- marine geoscience technologist
- metallurgical technologist
- mineralogy technician
- mining engineering technologist
- mining technologist
- petroleum engineering technologist
- petroleum technician
- petrology technician
- reservoir engineering technician
- rock mechanics technician
- seismic technician
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Geological and mineral technologists
- Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
- Configure, operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
- Assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures
- May supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs
Employment requirements
- Geological and mineral technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in geological technology, petroleum technology, petroleum engineering technology, hydrogeology or groundwater technology, mining technology, mining engineering technology, mineralogy, metallurgical technology, or welding technology.
- Geophysics technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics technology.
- Geological and mineral technicians usually require completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field.
- Certification in geological and mineral technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 2 |
- Tomco Production Services Ltd8
- Géophysique GPR International inc.8
- Expert Geophysics Limited7
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.3
- Azimut Exploration Inc.3
- IAMGOLD CORPORATION3
- ABITIBI-GEOPHYSIQUE INC2
- Englobe Corp.2
- Argile Analytica Inc.2
- EPC Canada Explosives Ltd2
- Pure Energy Services Partnership1
- SAExploration Canada Ltd1
- Terraprobe Geoscience Corporation1
- BGC Engineering Inc.1
- Groupe Fordia Inc.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 15 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 5 |
- Canadian Experience Class130
- Federal Skilled Worker110
- Provincial Nominee Program20
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$20.95 | C$30.53 | C$52.00 |
| Alberta | C$21.59 | C$31.25 | C$67.00 |
| British Columbia | C$22.00 | C$30.00 | C$43.75 |
| Manitoba | C$23.75 | C$31.00 | C$47.50 |
| New Brunswick | C$20.00 | C$30.00 | C$53.85 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$20.00 | C$33.00 | C$57.44 |
| Nova Scotia | C$20.00 | C$30.00 | C$53.85 |
| Ontario | C$20.00 | C$29.76 | C$48.72 |
| Quebec | C$22.00 | C$33.00 | C$62.50 |
| Saskatchewan | C$22.32 | C$37.00 | C$50.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 168
- Vacancies advertised
- 232
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$26.00
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