Tag: Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
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New Study and Youth Perception Polling Shed Light on Challenges Faced by Mining-Centric Post-Secondary Education Programs
As the world begins to shift to low-carbon technology and infrastructure, Canada’s mining sector will need a robust pipeline of qualified and skilled workers. As such, a well-functioning post-secondary education (PSE) system is vital for the sustainable growth of the industry. This week’s Blog from MiHR discusses the importance of PSE in creating the mining…
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Addressing Mining Skills Shortages by Engaging Canada’s Youth
Canada’s mining industry continues to face skills shortages stemming from high retirement levels, industry growth, skills gaps, and a lack of interest in mining-related careers among youth. The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) aims to help solve these challenges. This week’s Blog takes a deep dive into the various MiHR programs that aim to…
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Companion Reports Offer Analysis on Acute Mining Labour Market Tightness
Canada’s mining industry has experienced rapid growth combined with significant considerable global disorder, which has placed additional pressures on the labour market and the industry’s ability to find qualified workers. This week’s Blog from MiHR discusses the release of two companion research reports that offer an analysis of the acute mining labour market tightness that…
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We Need Mining. Mining Needs You.
Canada’s mining industry is once more facing skills shortages and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) is stepping up to fill the gap. This week’s Blog explores MiHR’s We Need Mining. Mining Needs You. Initiative and how it is enabling youth to discover what modern mining looks like.
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Shaping Canada’s Mining Workforce Through Wage Subsidy Programs
Mining is a high-tech, constantly evolving industry that requires a highly skilled workforce, and we need mining to build a safer, greener, and more connected world. This week’s Blog from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council looks at some of the various wage subsidy programs that help recruit, retain, and develop the mining workforce of…
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Safe Workplaces for All Program Addresses Workplace Harassment in Canada’s Mining Industry
Everyone deserves to work in a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment, yet sexual harassment and violence still occur in the mining workplace. A new initiative at the Mining Industry Human Resources Council looks to change that. This week’s Blog by MiHR discusses its Safe Workplaces for All education program and how it is working to…
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We Need Mining. Mining Needs You.
Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting career where you can make a difference? Mining needs you. This week’s Blog takes a look at the Mining Industry Human Resources Council’s initiative to attract and recruit a new generation of workers to mining, We Need Mining. Mining Needs You.
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Canada’s Mining Workforce is Changing
How we find, build, operate and reclaim mines in Canada is being rapidly transformed by innovative technologies and the achievement of transformational change requires a new vision for mining that is ambitious enough to drive a change in performance and operational goals. This week’s Blog takes a look at a recent report from the Mining…
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WILs Work at Western
The Mining Industry Human Resource Council’s is hoping to better position students to secure employment opportunities within the mining industry after graduation. This week’s Blog takes a look at the experiences of students, professors, and research assistants involved in work-integrated learning (WIL) through MiHR’s Gearing Up program.
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Putting Your Career First has Never Been Easier
Mark your calendars now for this virtual career fair, designed to connect you with top Canadian minerals and metals companies…all from the confort of home. Mining companies – make sure to read this Blog too, to learn how you can reach candidates via this innovative new platform.