FEBRUARY 2012

Upcoming Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair presents opportunities for student job seekers to connect directly with employers: February 8-9

For the second time in Canada, students can participate in a virtual fair entirely dedicated to employment and career opportunities in the mineral exploration and mining sector.

The Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair is a collaborative initiative between the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and is an innovative and cost-effective way to connect students with mineral exploration and mining employers across Canada and internationally. The fair will be live February 8-9, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST.

This event will benefit students and career seekers by maximizing their exposure to some of Canada's top mining and exploration employers, such as Levert Executive Worldwide Inc., The Mosaic Company, Cameco Corporation, Teck Resources, Barrick Gold Corporation, CLAC, SGS Canada, Boart Longyear, Ontario Geological Survey, Tri Origin Exploration Ltd., Walter Energy, Vale, Emplois Compétences, InfoMine Inc., Nuna Logistics Limited, Brigus Gold, Tata Steel Minerals Canada, B&D Manufacturing, IAMGOLD and Xstrata Nickel, all without the costs or inconvenience of travel. The event will help attract and recruit new talent to the mining industry.

As educators and professionals within post-secondary schools, we kindly ask you to share this opportunity with your student network, either by forwarding the following electronic message, or by posting a flyer on a student job board.

To view a printable flyer, please click here.

Students and career seekers, are you interested in a career in mining? If so, get your resume ready for the Mineral Exploration and Mining Virtual Career Fair, Feb. 8-9, 2012 to connect with employers!

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.

For students and career seekers looking for rewarding mining or mineral exploration job opportunities, this tool will save you time, eliminate costly travel and maximize your exposure to top mining and exploration employers, without having to leave home. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers and it's FREE!

Exhibitors include: Levert Executive Worldwide Inc., The Mosaic Company, Cameco Corporation, Teck Resources, Barrick Gold Corporation, CLAC, SGS Canada, Boart Longyear, Ontario Geological Survey, Tri Origin Exploration Ltd., Walter Energy, Vale, Emplois Compétences, InfoMine Inc., Nuna Logistics Limited, Brigus Gold, Tata Steel Minerals Canada, B&D Manufacturing, IAMGOLD and Xstrata Nickel

The fair will be live February 8-9, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST.

Sign up today! Meet employers, apply for jobs and get hired! Visit www.mineralexplorationminingvirtualcareerfair.ca.  

Email Courtnay Hughes, Program Coordinator at MiHR, for more information.