Cementation recognized as leading apprenticeship provider in Ontario
NORTHBAY – Cementation Canada is one off our Ontario employers to be recognized for their dedication to training the province’s next generation of skilled workers. The annual Ontario Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training celebrate employers that show leadership in training apprentices, support the apprenticeship training system, and promote careers in skilled trades. Through apprenticeship programs employers have the opportunity to make an important contribution to the success of their businesses and industry as well as Ontario's economy.
In a luncheon held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in North Bay, Cementation Canada was recognized as a top 2012 apprenticeship provider for Northern Ontario by the Ontario Government. In a time when the mining industry is concerned about the future labour pool and attracting young people into the industry, Cementation has taken positive steps in bringing young trades people into the mining sector through a well‐developed apprenticeship program. Eric Hodgins, Personnel Managerforthe company, stated that “The employees involved in the programare committed to advancing their careers and they are all grateful for the opportunity. This program benefits both the individual and the company and we appreciate this recognition from the Ontario Government.” Cementation presently has 17 employees involved in the company’s apprenticeship program in the mechanical and electrical fields throughout Ontario, and an additional 7 apprentices working on projects in other regions of Canada.
Cementation has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employersfor 2012 by Mediacorp as well as one of the Ten Best Companiesto Work Forin 2012 by the Financial Post.
Cementation Canada is an underground mine contracting and engineering company based out of North Bay,Ontario. An established core of engineering capacity enables the company to provide design‐build services to the mining industry. Carrying out work across Canada, Cementationmanages affiliated companiesin theUSA and South America as well. Cementation is part of the global Cementation group with operations around the world. The Cementation group is part of Murray & Roberts, a South African based construction company.
Source: http://cementation.ca/site/pdf/Cementation_OntarioApprenticeshipAward_20Jun12_NoContactInfo.pdf
- Carry out all directives of management
- Read and sign all log books daily
- Ensure all employees have the knowledge to work safely and efficiently by giving all employees job specific instructions on a daily basis and monitor progress
- Concrete Installation
- Steel Installation
- Drilling and Blasting
- Bolt, screen and install manways
- Install platform
- Provide ground support
- Construction layouts for anchor bolt locations, grid lines, formwork, concrete piers, and footings in an underground environment
- Surveying and checking for column plumbness with a total station during structural steel erection in an underground environment
- Layout hanger locations
Cementation is currently engaged in the grouting program as well as long hole drilling and development of ore headings at the Hope Bay Project, which is located in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.
In coordination with other crew members the Millwright is responsible for performing mechanical repairs and routine planned maintenance on a variety of fixed plan installations.
The Lead Electrician will be expected to work on the tools to complete the installation and commissioning of conveyor belts, including the services and utilities required for the conveyors, including, but not limited to services (power, fire suppression, controls, etc) required for the conveyors.
In coordination with other crew members the Hoist Operator follows job procedures and regulations to perform the assigned tasks.
The Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanical Leader is expected to perform preventative maintenance and repairs as required to surface and underground, mobile and stationary equipment.
The Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic is expected to perform preventative maintenance and repairs as required to surface and underground, mobile and stationary equipment.