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 established a governance structure and developed policies and procedures. The certification pilots took place at seven mine sites across Canada in 2011 and certification will be available nationally in Fall 2011. Certifying workers in the mining sector will 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

• www.miningcredentials.ca

Contact Information

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