Description

In May 2008, MiHR began researching the requirements to establish a system for certification of workers in the mining industry, based on existing and future National Occupational Standards. Under this project, MiHR will establish a governance structure, develop policies and procedures, and begin certifying workers in the mining sector in order to provide them with a recognized, portable credential.

Project Deliverables

A system for certifying mining sector workers based on the skills, competencies, and knowledge recognized by the mining sector across Canada.

Start / Completion Date

May 2008 to April 2011

Contributors

• Agnico Eagle
• Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification, Government of the NWT
• BHP-Billiton
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Cambrian College
• Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA)
• Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW)
• Communication Energy and Paperworkers Union
• Corona College
• DeBeers Canada
• Diavik Diamond Mines Inc.
• Elk Valley Coal Corp.
• Highland Valley Copper
• Human Resources and Social Development Canada
• IAMGOLD/Cambior
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
• Mines Seleine
• Mines Aurizon
• Mosaic Potash
• Ontario Mining Association
• Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU)
• Québec Cartier Mining/ArcelorMittal
• Rio Tinto Minerals/Luzenac Inc.
• Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
• Suncor
• Teck Limited
• Vale Inco
• Xstrata Nickel

Supporting Documents

• Champions Handbook (coming soon)
• NOS Project Overview Brochure (PDF 453kb)
• NOS Project Update (PDF 47kb)

Contact Information

Cheryl Mercer
Project Coordinator
Telephone: 613-270-9696 x 43
Fax: 613-270-9399