Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)

Inclusion and Diversity

Jul 22, 2020
 
To meet the evolving needs of the Canadian minerals and metals sector, the industry needs to draw more diverse talent. Collaborative programs aimed at increasing inclusion and diversity, mentorship from one generation to the next, and efficient collaboration between educators and employers are examples of efforts to enhance the supply of workers. Each of these efforts also aim to strengthen the labour supply’s attachment to the mining industry, resulting in a robust pipeline of workers that is suited to withstand shifts in economic cycles and employer needs.
 
 
ENSEMBLE: The Mining Diversity Network
 
ENSEMBLE is a free, online social network of professionals interested in supporting and driving diversity and inclusion in Canada’s mining industry. It includes members from immigrant-serving organizations, Canadian mining companies, educators, Indigenous communities, and women’s and diversity organizations.
 
ENSEMBLE allows members to build connections, exchange best practices, learn from new research, share resources, post jobs to attract diverse candidates and share insights.
 
The network holds monthly webcasts and occasional national meet-ups. Webcasts elevate the discussion on diversity through topics such as building cross-cultural teams, developing a diversity strategy 101, mental health at work, why gender inclusion matters and many more.
 

Source: https://mihr.ca/inclusion-diversity/