DECEMBER 2009
Mining Immigration Reference Guide - Helping Employers Navigate the Canadian Immigration System
Many industry employers and suppliers have faced skills shortages and either contemplated or embarked on the process of recruiting foreign workers. However, industry has often described the process as overwhelming and in some cases prohibitive. 
In response to this MiHR has developed a free guide to help employers better understand the process of foreign worker recruitment, immigration and settlement, and to assist employers in navigating and managing the process.
Rarely a quick fix to a labour shortage, recruiting foreign workers requires foresight, planning and at times the services of third parties such as recruiters operating in source countries, training organizations and immigration practitioners who are authorized by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.
The guide summarizes the many options and steps available, background information regarding government requirements, examples of industry best practices, tips from employers who have been through the process, and a comprehensive list of resources, including third party organizations that may prove helpful during the process.
The guide can be downloaded here.
MiHR gratefully acknowledges the support and valuable contribution of the Mining Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Strategy (MARS) Steering Committee to this guide:
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Careers Seekers Continue to Register for the Virtual Mining Career Fair
Registration for the Virtual Mining Career Fair has been open for two weeks and over 250 careers seekers have already registered.
Exhibiting for employers is free, so don't delay in taking part! 
What can exhibitors and delegates expect? Virtual booths are multimedia rich including pictures, videos and downloadable materials customised in line with employer brand. Exhibitors and delegates can communicate directly through written, audio and video messaging throughout the one day event.
Registration for exhibitors/booths is open until January 15th, 2010 at www.virtualminingcareerfair.ca and career seekers can register now until January 26th.
Career seekers and employers can also email info@mihr.ca for more information on the event.
Please forward this email to mining careers seekers and employers, it's free to attend and a great opportunity to connect!
MiHR Publication Spotlight: Labour Market Information for the Mining Industry
MiHR is actively engaged in acquiring and analyzing labour market information (LMI), and began developing the Mining Industry Workforce Information Network (MIWIN) in 2007. Accurate LMI and forecasting are essential for enabling the mining industry to proactively plan and manage the industry's workforce.
The main objective of MIWIN is to forecast future hiring requirements in the mining industry on an occupation, region and commodity-specific basis. To date, MiHR has conducted forecasts for the mining sectors of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, all freely available at www.mihr.ca/en/publications.
Happy Holidays from MiHR!
Each year staff at MiHR donate to charity. This year we are supporting Plan Canada's Gifts of Hope, a charity that helps fight third-world poverty. Our moo-ving donation will purchase a cow for a struggling family, providing a source of nutrition and income. To find out more go to www.plancanada.ca/plangifts09
Thank you to everyone for their contribution to MiHR's programs in 2009 and best wishes for happy and successful 2010.
