The mining industry is broad, and workers in this field often have a wide variety of skills. Think about what skills potential employers are looking for when you prepare your mining resume.

When applying for mining jobs, you’ll want a professional-looking, well-written resume that highlights your skills and that is tailored to the mining career you have chosen. First, review general resume advice and draft your resume accordingly.

Canada is a leader in the international mining industry and its post-secondary programs are world class.
More than 25 colleges and nine universities in Canada offer mining programs ranging from certificates to PhDs.

Mining is an incredibly diverse sector, with more than 120 occupations ranging from skilled trades to high tech professionals.

Retirement will be one of the biggest trends for the mining industry in the coming decade. The mining sector will lose a significant number of experienced workers due to retirement. Employers predict that 24.5 percent of current workers will retire within 10 years.