Careers

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. The types of positions available include that of geologist, environmental scientist, miner, mill operator, heavy equipment driver, engineer, fiancial/investment analyst, occupational health & safety officer, community liaison manager and computer programmer, among many others. Want to explore your options? Check out MiHR's Mining Careers Map, which includes profiles of many of the jobs available in mining operations, complete with skill and educational requirements, as well as compensation ranges.

Training requirements are as varied as the jobs, from entry-level to university-level and everything in between. Ontario colleges and universities offer specialized education and training programs ranging from mining technology to engineering, robotics, satellite imaging and international business. Among the institutions offering mining-related programs are:

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

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

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.

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. What makes Mining Essentials unique among other work-readiness programs is that the skills are taught using workplace examples in conjunction with traditional Indigenous teaching methods and mediums. Read a program overview.

Modern Mining & Technology Sudbury (MMTS) is on a mission to excite younger generations about the future of mining through a series of fun and educational events. MMTS is made up of volunteers from diverse industries and backgrounds and has been a part of the community for many years. Through partnerships with the mining industry, government, and educational institutions, MMTS educates and enlightens youth about the many careers that contribute to an innovative and world-class mining sector in Sudbury and northern Ontario.

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. Search job profiles to find out if the job you are interested in is in demand, how much it pays, education requirements and more. View ads highlighting good-quality, well-paying and flexible careers in the trades for students and parents on ONgov Youtube.

Given that Ontario's mining industry is forecasting the need for thousands of additional workers in the coming years, it is an excellent time to plan a career in mining. Consider some of the benefits listed by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council:

One of the highest paying industrial sectors in Canada
A technologically advanced industry that welcomes highly skilled workers
A major player in Canada's economy and a leader on the world stage
An enviable safety record that is second to none among heavy industries in Canada
A strong commitment to sustainable development practices that protect the natural environment and respond to the needs of local communities

Visit the following links and check out our LINKS & RESOURCES page for information on building a career in mining.

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.

MORE INFO oN 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
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Earth Sciences Canada - Careers
PDAC Jobs
Earthworks
North Superior Workforce Planning Board Employment & Training Hub
neuvoo.ca
jobGurus Canada - Mining Jobs
careermine (Mining Jobs in Canada, Ontario)
Northern Miner Jobs
Jooble Canada
indeed.com