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- Assay Lab Technician
- Contract Miner
- Development Miner
- Diamond Driller
- Electrician
- Environmental Coordinator
- Geologist
- Health & Safety Management
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Millwright/Mechanic
- Mining Engineer
- Prospector
- Sales/Management
- Surveyor
- Virtual Reality Modeler
- Welder
From: http://www.acareerinmining.ca/
What Is Mining?
Natural Resources Canada’s definition of mining is based on four stages.
Stage I – Mineral extraction and concentrating industries
- Exploration for, and development of, mineral deposits
- Mining, quarrying, milling (crushing and mechanical separation) and other preparation customarily done at the mine site
- Inclusive of metal, non-metallic mineral and coal production
Stage II – Smelting and refining industries
- Smelting and refining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Extracting alumina from bauxite ore, producing aluminum from alumina and rolling or extruding basic shapes from aluminum
Stage III – Metal and non-metal semi-fabricating industries
- Manufacturing or processing steps required to produce semi-finished or semi-fabricated forms for use as an input in other industries
Stage IV – Metal fabricating industries
- Further processing and manufacturing products of Stage III.
From: Prospecting the Future: Meeting Human Resources Challenges in the Canadian Minerals and Metals Industry, MITAC, 2005
What Kinds of Careers Are Available in the Mining Industry?
Careers in mining involve travel, cutting-edge and high-tech environments, and work in both large and small businesses that require the following kinds of workers:
Occupational Group Typical Occupations
- Physical Scientists
- Geologists
- Geochemists
- Geophysicists
- Professional Engineers
- Mining and Mineral Engineers
- Geological Engineers
- Metallurgical Engineers
- Other Engineers (e.g., environmental)
- Technicians /Technologists/Skilled Trades/Transportation
- Machine Operators
- Machinery and Transportation Equipment Operators
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Semi-skilled Occupations
- Supervisors, Mining and Processing
- Crane Operators, Drillers, Blasters
- Central Control Room Operators
- Underground Miners
- Mine Service Workers
- Chemical Technicians/Technologists
- Geological Technicians/Technologists
- Mining Technicians/Technologists
Management, Business and Financial Occupations
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Financial Auditor
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Lawyer
- Operations Specialties Manager
- Top Executive
- Professional and Scientific Occupations
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Computer Programmer
- Computer systems Analyst
- Drafting Technologist
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Service Technician
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Technician
- Geochemist
- Geological Engineer
- Geological Technician
- Geologist
- Geophysical Technician
- Geophysicist
- Geological & Mineral Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineer
- Metallurgical Control Analyst
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Prospector
- Quality Control Engineer
- Surveyor
- Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations
- Carpenter
- Construction Millwright
- Industrial Mechanic
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
- Machinist or Machining and Tooling Inspector
- Maintenance Analyst or Maintenance Worker
- Technical Occupation in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Manager of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
- Trades Helper and Labourer
- Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Blaster
- Borer Operator
- Construction Equipment Operator
- Diamond Driller
- Electrician
- Explosives Handlers and Packer
- Extraction Worker
- First-Line Supervisor/Manager of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operator
- Mine Safety Inspector
- Miner
- Mining Machine Operator
- Rock Splitter
- Roof Bolter
- Stationary Engineer
- Production Occupations
- Mill Operator
- Managers of Production and Operating Worker
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setter, Operator or Tender
- Plant and System Operator
- Production Worker
- Solderer
- Welder
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating and Still Machine Setter, Operator or Tender
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Bulldozer Operator
- Conveyor Operator
- Excavator Operator
- Freight, Stock, and Material Mover
- Hand Shuttle Car Operator
- Hoistman
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator
- Loading Machine Operator
- Truck Driver
- Health and Safety Occupations
- Health and Safety Training Supervisor
- Health and Safety Worker
- Nursing Supervisor
- Registered Nurse
From: http://www.acareerinmining.ca/
How Much Will I Make?
Mining is one of the highest paying industrial sectors in Canada. Mining employees earn more than their counterparts in utilities, forestry, manufacturing and construction. Job security is also an attractive feature of jobs in the mining sector.
According to Statistics Canada, compensation is highest in coal mining, at $1,257.91 per week, and lowest in non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying activities, at $962.70 per week.
Workers in oil and gas earn a $76,930 average annual base salary, while employees in coal mining earn $70,886 and workers in metal ore mining earn $59,273.
In addition to competitive wages, the industry typically offers its employees substantial benefits. Many employers offer stock options, reimbursement of costs for educational programs, relocation funding and in-house training programs.
From: Prospecting the Future: Meeting Human Resources Challenges in the Canadian Minerals and Metals Industry, MITAC, 2005
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Objective
· To work as a mining engineer with an environmentally conscious and forward-thinking mining organization
Experience
· Rig Manager. ABC Drilling Company. Edmonton, Alberta. June 2006 to present
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- Manage 10 drilling rigs in BC and Alberta
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- Provide training to new employees
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- Implement safety procedures and oversee regular safety audits
· Blaster. ABC Mining Company. Prince George. January 2006 to June 2006
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- Loaded explosives into blast holes
- Connected electrical wires and detonating cords and detonated charges
- Handled explosives according to regulations and ensured that safety procedures were strictly observed
· Labourer. ABC Construction Company. Prince Rupert. July 2005 to January 2006
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- Loaded construction materials and transported them to work areas
- Assisted carpenters, bricklayers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
- Assisted in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
Education
· Excavator Operator Training. Northwest Community College. 2005
· St. John Ambulance First Aid Training. (https://avaana.com.au) 2005
· Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma. Churchill Secondary School. Prince Rupert. 2004
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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. By following tips to craft your job search resume, you can put together an application that will stand out.
Choose a Resume Format
If you haven’t previously worked in mining or if you’re trying to change roles, consider using a functional or combination resume. That way, you can put the emphasis on your transferable skills. If most of your career to date has been in mining, stick with a chronological resume. This will show your time in the mining industry and highlight your progression.
Highlight the Most Relevant Details
Pick out the accomplishments that are most relevant to the potential employer. Instead of including a laundry list of all the responsibilities you’ve had, focus on the key problems you solved and the results you delivered. For example, if the company where you worked had an issue with safety procedures, and you were able to implement a solution, you might write something like this: “Reduced accidents by two percent by developing stringent safety procedures and improving staff training.” Wherever possible, use numbers—doing so shows that you’re results-oriented.
Include Keywords
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. For ideas, spend some time reading job ads. Try to include some of the following terms:
- CAD design
- Communication
- Customer service
- Exploration
- High tech
- Leadership
- Logistics management
- Marketing
- Mentoring
- People person
- Planning
- Robotics
- Safety management
- Sales
- Sustainable practices
- Team work
- Technology
- Training
Get an Edge
Review mining job postings for the positions you’d like to have, so that you know what employers want. Use social networking sites to make connections with people who can provide leads and references. And consider building an online brand, so that you can influence employers who look you up on the web. By going beyond what usual job seekers do, you can capture an employer’s attention.
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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.
What Kind of Training Do I Need for a Career in Mining?
Professional or technical positions in the minerals and metals industry require a designation from a post-secondary institution. Physical scientists and professional engineers require university degrees, and technologists and technicians require the completion of a two- to three-year diploma program from a college or technical institute. The skilled trades require journeyman certification.
Approximately 59 percent of employees in the minerals and metals industry have completed an apprenticeship or post-secondary education program.
Mining programs are available in BC at the following institutions:
BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) – offers trades programs for the mining industry as well as technology and degree programs.
Camosun College – offers transferable programs in mining engineering.
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College of the Rockies – offers mining apprenticeship programs for electricians and heavy-duty mechanics.
Malaspina University-College – offers the first year and selected courses in the second and third year of the four-year B.Sc. in Earth Science that can be transferred to SFU, UBC or UVic.
Northwest Community College – the School of Exploration and Mining offers training in various areas of mining and exploration.
Simon Fraser University – the School of Resource and Environmental Management offers graduate programs in resource and environmental management.
University of British Columbia – the Institute of Mining Engineering offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in mining engineering; the faculty of science offers programs in geology and earth sciences.
University of Northern British Columbia – offers various programs in natural resources management and resource-based tourism.
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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.
Mining Sector Demographics
Workers in the minerals and metals industry are older than the average Canadian worker. More than 50 percent of workers are between the ages of 40 and 54. As compared to other sectors, there are fewer employees under the age of 30 in the sector, particularly in the skilled trades and semi-skilled mining occupations.
Mining Sector Growth Projected
Since 2002, mining gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been about twice the rate of the Canadian economy and economic indicators point to continued growth and increased exploration activities in the sector for several more years. More than simply replacing retired workers, the industry will need to expand its labour force to meet this demand-driven growth.
Size of the Labour Market
In British Columbia there are:
- eight metal mines
- 11 coal mines
- more than 40 industrial minerals operations
- more than 1,100 aggregate quarries
In additional to these operations there are:
- Head and Regional Offices – Upwards of 12 major mining companies that have mining operations in BC and elsewhere have offices in Vancouver and/or interior communities.
- Junior Mining Companies – Upwards of 700 companies in Greater Vancouver carry out early mineral exploration and development work.
- Mining suppliers, contractors and consultants – Hundreds of companies supply and service the minerals industry—from bush airlines to steel ball suppliers to environmental engineers to lawyers.
In 2006, the BC mining industry employed 25,000 people—10,000 directly and 15,000 in indirect jobs.
From: http://www.acareerinmining.ca/
Labour Shortages
Trends in Canada’s total labour force are affecting the supply of workers to the mining industry.
In BC, in addition to the current labour shortages there are 20 mine projects in the BC Environmental Assessment review process that will create an additional 12,000 direct construction and operating jobs.
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