Tag: workforce
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Torex Gold’s Role in Breaking Barriers for Women in Mining
While the mining industry is evolving, it remains – for the most part – predominantly dominated by men. Not so at Torex Gold Resources, where women are not just part of the workforce – they are the catalyst for change. This week’s Blog takes a look at the change Torex brings through the lens of…
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An Innovative Workforce Accommodation Strategy: Key to Attracting Skilled Labour for Remote Mining Sites
As mining operations push further into isolated regions to tap into valuable resources, project owners increasingly realize that a strong workforce accommodations strategy is not just an incentive but a necessity. This week’s Blog discusses the things mining companies can do to help recruit – and then retain – this industry’s top tier talent.
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Mining Industry Human Resources Council Provides $60,000 in Scholarships to Cambrian College Students
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) addresses human resource and labour market challenges that face Canada’s mining sector. As part of this, the organization recently awarded a number of scholarships to Cambrian College students. This week’s Blog from Cambrian College discusses what those scholarships mean to the future of the Canadian mining industry.
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Engineering a Brighter Tomorrow: Building the Energy Transition Talent Pipeline
When it comes to the many challenges of the global energy transition competing for urgent attention, the shortage of skilled engineers needs to be priority number one. But what is the best way to address this issue and cultivate the right skills, at the right place, and at the right time? This week’s Blog from…
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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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Jamile Cruz recognized in ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ by Women in Mining, UK
In November 2022, I&D 101 Founder and CEO, Jamile Cruz, was recognized by Women in Mining, UK as one of the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.’ This week’s Blog takes a look at Jamile’s career and contributions towards making a stronger, safer, and more sustainable mining industry here in Canada.