Ontario's mining and related sectors offer a wide range of exciting career options - jobs that involve fulfilling work, high salaries, as well as opportunities for advancement, adventure and travel.

Want to explore your options? Check out The Interactive World of Mining Careers developed by MiHR, which will help you find your place in mining. 

Job Opportunities

 Mining Companies' Career Pages

Agnico Eagle 
Alamos Gold 
Anglo American
Argonaut Gold 
Barrick Gold 
Compass Minerals
Detour Gold
First Mining Gold
Glencore
Greenstone Gold Mines 
Harte Gold 
IAMGOLD 
Impala 
K+S Windsor Salt 
KGHM 
Kirkland Lake Gold 
McEwen Mining
New Gold 
Newmont 
Noront 
Northern Sun Mining 
Omya
Pan American Silver 
Wesdome
Vale 
Yamana Gold 

For more information view the full list on OMA member companies

Other Links for Employment Opportunities

Mining Industry Human Resources Council
careermine (Mining Jobs in Canada, Ontario)
ENSEMBLE The Mining Diversity Network 
Ontario Disability Employment Network Skills2Sector
Skills Canada-Ontario  
TalentEgg Career Incubator 
Ontario Centres of Excellence 
Earth Sciences Canada - Careers 
PDAC Jobs 
Earthworks 
North Superior Workforce Planning Board Employment & Training Hub
neuvoo.ca 
jobGurus Canada - Mining Jobs
Northern Miner Jobs 
Jooble Canada 
indeed.com
InfoMine Job Fair 
Modern Mining & Technology Sudbury (MMTS)

 Mentorships and Training Programs

Specialized mining-related education and training programs offered by Ontario colleges and universities:
Brock University 
Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences
University of Guelph 
Environmental Geoscience and Geomatics, Environment and Resource Management
Lakehead University  
Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Sustainability 
Laurentian University 
Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience, Mining Engineering, and the Goodman School of Mines 
McMaster University 
Geography and Earth Sciences 
University of Ottawa  
Earth Sciences, Geology 
Queen's University 
Geological Sciences & Geological Engineering; Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing and Environmental Engineering, and Mine-Mechanical Engineering 
University of Toronto 
Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences Geophysics; Mineral Engineering 
Western University 
Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geophysics 
University of Waterloo  
Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geophysics, Geological Engineering 
University of Windsor 
Earth and Environmental Sciences 
York University 
Earth Science, Environmental Science/Studies, Geomatics Engineering 
York University Schulich School of Business 
Global Mining Management
Collège Boréal 
Techniques du Genie de Construction (Civil et Minier), Technology du Genie di Construction (Civil et Minier) (Entrer Tech du Genie Construction) 
Cambrian College 
Mining Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technician; Mining Foundations, Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment, Trades 
Canadore College 
Environmental Management 
Confederation College 
Mining Techniques, Mining Engineering Technician, Environmental Technician, Trades, Geographical Information Systems
Fanshawe College 
Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate Program, Environmental Design and Planning, Environmental Technology 
Fleming College 
Earth Resources Technician, Resources Drilling and Blasting, Blasting Techniques, Resource Mapping Technician, Geographical Information Systems Applications Specialist, Geographical Information System Cartographic Specialist, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Techniques, Resource Mapping Technician, Health Safety and Environmental Compliance, Environmental Technician, Environmental Technologist, Ecosystem Management Technician, Ecosystem Management Technologist, Trades
Northern College 
Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater Systems Operations, Heavy Equipment Techniques, Mining Engineering Technician, Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician
Sault College 
Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management 
Natural Environment Technologist - Conservation and Management 
The Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT)
Common Core Training
CIM Mentorship Program
CIM’s Mentorship Program seeks to connect post‐secondary students in mining disciplines with industry mentors to facilitate knowledge transfer, reduce student attrition, develop future leaders, and provide every opportunity for students to have a successful and rewarding career in the mining industry.
Mining Essentials - MiHR program for Indigenous people
For Indigenous people who are interested in exploring career options in mining, there is a pre-employment training program offered by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council and the Assembly of First Nations called Mining Essentials. It teaches both the essential skills and work readiness skills that the mining industry has deemed necessary to gain an entry-level position. 
NORCAT Training
NORCAT offers a variety of health and safety training programs delivered by NORCAT's eLearning system. Click here to learn more about the available programs.
Jobs Ability Canada’s Virtual Recruitment Platform 
Jobs Ability Canada is an innovative and accessible recruitment platform designed by, and for, job seekers who have a disability, and employers who have diversity and inclusion goals
Skilled trades
The Ontario government offers resources that open up the skilled trades for young people and businesses. Click here to learn about the benefits of hiring an apprentice, how to get a job in the skilled trades, and apply for grants and incentives. For a full list of skilled trades in Ontario, please visit Ontario.ca/trades

There is also a range of scholarships available for anyone who plans to study geoscience and mining at Ontario colleges and universities.