January 2012
Last call for exhibitors at the Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair, Feb. 8-9: Employers, don't miss your chance - booth registration closes today, Jan. 26
For the second time in Canada, a virtual fair entirely dedicated to employment and career opportunities in the mineral exploration and mining sectors!
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Join companies like Barrick Gold Corporation, Vale, SGS Canada and Teck (Gold Sponsors) and Levert Personnel Resources, Boart Longyear, Cameco, CLAC, Ontario Geological Survey, Nuna Logistics Ltd., Walter Energy, InfoMine, Tri Origin Exploration and Mosaic at the Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair, which is now less than two weeks away. Today is the final day to reserve a booth at this interactive event. Make sure your company and its exciting opportunities are well-represented as you interact with careers seekers and make valuable connections with upcoming talent in the industry.
The Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair is a collaborative initiative between MiHR and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and will be live February 8-9, 2012. 
What is a Virtual Career Fair?
A Virtual Career Fair is recognized as an innovative communication tool. Virtual fairs are comprised of 3D graphics, audio and video content, and replicate similar environments found at physical fairs, but without the restriction of location. These new tools allow for rapid and efficient contact between employers and candidates who are searching for new challenges. Click here to download the brochure, or visit the website for more information.
Registration closes today- reserve your booth now! Email info@nationalcareerevent.com or phone 1-866-397-1150 ext. 10. Questions? Email Courtnay Hughes, Program Coordinator at MiHR.
MiHR director elected to WIM Canada Board of Directors for 2012
Congratulations to Melanie Sturk, MiHR's Director, Attraction, Retention and Transition, on being elected to the Women in Mining Canada Board of Directors for 2012. 
At MiHR, Melanie is responsible for the initiatives that encourage new workers, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to engage in mining careers that support the industry by enhancing workplace diversity. Melanie has managed and directed multiple projects on workplace diversity in mining, such as Mining Essentials: A Work Readiness Training Program for Aboriginal peoples, Ramp-UP: A report on the status of women in mining in Canada (developed in partnership with Women in Mining Canada) and SHIFT: Changing the Face of Canada's Mining Industry.
Melanie is looking forward to her latest role on the WIM Canada Board, where she will assist the non-profit organization in engaging more women in Canada's mining sector, complementing the work she does at MiHR. "I look forward to working with the esteemed members of the WIM Board to shake up misperceptions and increase the percentage of women working at all levels of the Canadian mining sector," says Melanie.
A big THANK YOU to our industry volunteers
As the national human resources council for the mineral exploration and mining industry, MiHR works with many dedicated industry volunteers who participate on numerous committees and in our career outreach programs. We thank all of you for your time and your continued support. 
Through MiHR's Explore for More career outreach initiative, we have developed two programs to increase the attraction, retention and transition of tomorrow's workforce: the Virtual MineMentor Program and the Speakers Bureau. The Virtual MineMentor Program pairs enthusiastic industry volunteers with post-secondary students or career seekers who are considering a career in mining to provide important networks in the sector, while the Speakers Bureau is a database of volunteers who participate in speaking engagements in classrooms, at universities, career fairs, or community events to promote the mining industry as an industry of choice and act as ambassadors on behalf of mining in Canada.
MiHR would like to recognize the efforts of these volunteer Virtual Mentors and Speakers for making these programs a success and for your continued contribution to career awareness and outreach.
Since a picture says a thousand words, for the December/January issue of CIM Magazine, we had a special ad designed with our Virtual MineMentor and Speakers Bureau volunteers in mind (see page 10 in the preview or view the pdf). Can you spot your name? Have fun!
We'd also like to extend a special thank you to BHP Billiton, official sponsor of the Virtual MineMentor Program for the second consecutive year. Visit www.acareerinmining.ca or email Courtnay Hughes, Program Coordinator, to learn more about becoming a Speaker or Virtual MineMentor. For information on how to sponsor these important initiatives, please email marketing@mihr.ca.
Webinar series now available online
In November 2011, MiHR hosted its first annual regional webinar series on the Canadian mining labour market for 2011-2021.
Participants learned about: National mining economic overview; mining labour market trends and how this impacts HR; forecasted hiring requirements for Canada; forecasted regional hiring requirements; regional hiring requirements for Top 10 occupations; and what the gap analysis between the mining industry's hiring requirements and available talent means
Click here to access the webinars for each region: Atlantic - Original air date: Nov. 15, 1-2 p.m. (AST); Ontario and Québec - Original air date: Nov.16, 12-1 p.m. (EST); Territories - Original air date: Nov. 15, 12-1 p.m. (MST); and Prairies and British Columbia** (not currently available)
Original air date: Nov. 16, 12-1 p.m. in B.C. (PST); 1-2 p.m. in the Prairies (MST). MiHR apologizes for the inconvenience. Email lforcellini@mihr.ca to be notified when it is available.
If you have any questions about these research webinars, or would like information on developing a custom research report for your region, please email research@mihr.ca.
Access MiHR's latest national research report, Canadian Mining Employment and Hiring Forecasts 2011-2012, here.
MiHR's executive director to deliver presentation at the Global Mining Human Resource Forum, Feb. 15-16, 2012, London, United Kingdom
Through keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions and case studies, the speakers at this Fleming Gulf conference will share their insights on current and emerging challenges in the sphere of human asset expansion and management in the mining industry.
MiHR's executive director, Ryan Montpellier, will be delivering a presentation on the Council's Canadian Mining Certification Program: National certification for mine workers - A solution to support labour mobility, retention, attraction and mitigate the effects of the mining cycle.
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the ability to source quality employees and personnel training and competencies; workforce planning system investments; streamlining of temporary visa applications for skilled migration; employee relocation to developing countries; small-scale mining firms buy coverage from specialty insurers; payroll processing without manual work or interventions; wage negotiations, competitive salaries and benefits; identifying the need for change and set achievable goals; and keeping critical talent engaged and motivated.
For more details from the organizer, including a list of speakers, click here.
Registration: + 91 974 282 7281, Fax: + 91 803 991 9099 or email: mohd.sameer@fleminggulf.com.
Social media @MiHR: Stay connected
The Council is gearing up its social media presence and looking forward to growing our network. Like our Facebook page, Explore for More - Careers in Mining, or follow us on Twitter: @MiningCareers and @MiningHR_Canada for the latest news in mining HR. 
