Underground Coal Mine Supervisors

To qualify for a manager certificate, you must have (1) first aid certification, and (2) a degree in mining engineering and five years of underground coal mining experience including one year at the working face, or 10 years of experience in underground coal mining including two years at the working face.

To qualify for a foreman certificate, you must (1) have five years of underground coal mining experience including one year at the working face or equivalent, (2) be knowledgeable about blasting procedures, (3) hold a standard first aid certificate, and (4) have training in underground mine rescue.

To qualify for an electrical superintendent certificate, you must have a degree in electrical engineering from a school recognized by the board of examiners and at least two years of underground mining experience, or a journeyman electrician trade certificate and three years of electrical experience in underground coal mining, or four years of electrical experience including one year in underground coal mining, or equivalent.

For official, detailed information about each type of mining certificate, see the Regulation.

Underground coal mine supervisors who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory organization elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if registered supervisors in the two jurisdictions have the same certification, responsibilities and competencies. For more information, see "What if I am already certified in another province or territory?" and the Alberta regulatory authority (below).