Mining and mining processing industries directly employ approximately 363,000 Canadians. And more skilled workers are needed. This means there are excellent job opportunities within the Canadian mining industry in all aspects of exploration, development, operations, and site reclamation.

Educational and training institutions that offer mining-related programs are an important source of highly skilled and motivated workers for the Canadian mining industry. 

Tools for Educators

MiHR is committed to working closely with you, as an educator, to ensure that you have all of the necessary information and materials close at hand to assist students in choosing a career in mining.

MiHR offers you the following resources:

• Explore for More
  This website is specifically geared to promoting careers in mining.
• Student-on-the-Job Board
  This is an online bulletin board for employers to post opportunities for summer positions, internships, apprenticeships, or co-op placements.
• Virtual MineMentor Program
  This program is designed to provide post-secondary students with positive virtual mentoring relationships with experienced industry employees.
• National Occupational Standards
  This program is designed to establish the skills and educational requirements for mining occupations across Canada. The program can also be used by educational and training institutions as a foundation for developing curricula that respond directly to the human resources needs of the mining industry.
• Canadian Mining Credentials Program
• Mining Essentials: A Work Readiness Training Program for Aboriginal Peoples
  This program is a pre-employment training program for Aboriginal peoples who are interested in exploring their career options in mining. The program teaches both the essential skills and work readiness skills that the mining industry requires to be considered for an entry-level position. 

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