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November 7 & 8, 2023
10 am to 7 pm EST
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) are proud to present the Mining Needs You Virtual Career Fair!
From exploration to extraction, milling and fabrication, minerals and metals are essential to our way of life today and to the world we want to create tomorrow. Help Canada be the world leader in safe, sustainable exploration and mining by joining us November 7 and 8, 2023 for this national career fair that will see employers, recruiters, academia and other sector representatives network and offer students and job seekers the ability to apply for exciting work placement and job opportunities.
10:00AM – 7:00PM 12:00PM - 12:30PMMeet Teck Resources recruiters, learn about our recruitment process and discover how to become a part of our team.
12:30PM - 01:00PMMeet our Recruiting Team. Learn about the hiring process. Talk to us about all the available opportunities.
01:00PM - 01:30PMMeet our Wage Subsidy team to learn about our various wage subsidy programs that benefit employers looking to hire youth, post-secondary students, and mining workers. Our programs help recruit, retain and develop the workforce by enabling mining employers to provide work opportunities to build competency in new talent, allow workers to practice newly acquired skills on the job, and expand the skilled labour pool for industry to meet labour demands.
02:00PM - 02:30PMHy-Tech Drilling's purpose is to contribute to a better world while building a sustainable and resilient business for our stakeholders. Through being the most innovative, capable and accountable diamond drilling partner for the leading mining companies in the Americas and Europe, we enable our clients to reach critical minerals more quickly with less environmental impact. This supports a global transition to a more sustainable future. We seek win/win/win solutions for our people, our customers, and the communities we support.
Hy-Tech has grown to a fleet of 60 drills operating throughout Canada, USA, Chile and Europe. If you're looking for adventure and a career that can put you on the top of the world, Hy-Tech may be your new home.
03:00PM - 03:30PMLearn more about one of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program Agnico Eagle has to offer; the Dr. Leanne Baker program.
06:30PM - 07:00PMIn this session Andrew will provide an overview of the Blackwater Mine, types of jobs available, and how you can apply for these jobs.
10:00AM – 7:00PM 12:00PM - 12:30PMIn this session you will learn more about Rio Tinto and our fantastic Interns and Graduate Programs, how to apply and how to stay connected with us!
MiHR is Canada’s knowledge centre for mining labour market information. An independent, non-profit organization, MiHR leads collaboration among mining and exploration companies, organized labour, contractors, educational institutions, industry associations and Indigenous groups to identify opportunities and address the human resource and labour market challenges facing the Canadian minerals and metals sector.
Visit the Mining Needs You website to learn about the national We Need Mining. Mining Needs You. career awareness campaign. The website covers what modern mining looks like, how to get started in the industry and more.
MiHR also offers career-related information at https://mihr.ca/career-development/, where employers and post secondary students can learn about the Gearing Up work-integrated learning wage subsidy program, employers and job ready youth can learn about the Green Jobs program, and newcomers to Canada can find tips on how to make connections during their job search
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that employs more than 664,000 individuals, and contributed $132 billion to Canada's GDP in 2021. Currently representing over 7,000 members around the world, PDAC's work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.
PDAC 2024: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. This annual convention in Toronto, Canada is known for attracting up to 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries for its educational programming, networking events, outstanding business opportunities and fun.
Join us from Sunday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 for best-in-industry access to our outstanding programming, exhibit and networking opportunities. Visit www.pdac.ca/convention for more information.
CIM is the leading not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. A CIM membership can help enhance your professional profile, develop your business network and build your company’s profile.
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has served as the leading technical industry institute in Canada for the past 124 years. CIM is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, facilitation of innovation, the celebration of excellence and the promotion of sustainable practices across the full spectrum of Canada’s minerals, metals, materials, and petroleum industries.
An education is more than just classes. A CIM Student Membership opens the door to a world of opportunities. Whether you're looking to access scholarships and bursaries; make connections with industry professionals and veterans; find an internship or co-op; connect with a mentor for career advice and guidance; learn from leaders by attending conferences and symposiums or get knowledge from thousands of peer-reviewed technical papers, CIM is there to help you every step of the way. Go to our website for more information: https://www.cim.org
Choose a career in mining and help Canada be the world leader in safe, sustainable mining.
The national Mining Needs You Virtual Career Fair is free for students and job seekers. It allows you to chat with recruiters, network with professionals and apply to exciting jobs in the minerals and metals sector. The event will feature webinars from several exhibitors, focused on career opportunities in mining.
Register today and take the first step towards an exciting career in the Canadian minerals and metals sector! In-demand occupations and work-integrated learning positions will be available, as well as the opportunity to connect with your target employers from across the country!
The Mining Needs You Career Fair provides companies within the minerals and metals sector an excellent opportunity for brand recognition and to easily identify, chat with and even interview potential candidates:
