Metis Nation of Ontario
Careers in Mining
The Mining Industry in Ontario is growing and in demand for educated and trained workers. 40% of the industry is retiring. 10,000 new workers need to be hired each year for the next 10 years to replace existing workers and fill new positions1. Not only does the industry need workers, it can afford to provide an agreeable wage. Average weekly pay for a mining worker in 2010 was $1632 which surpasses earnings of workers in forestry, manufacturing, construction and finance. This equates to $84000 which can lead to a comfortable living and retirement plan.
Mine Exploration (7-10 yrs.)
• Geoscience – provides critical information on an area to indicate whether exploration is necessary
• Exploration – exploration by companies and prospectors can lead to discoveries of valuable deposits
• Discovery – field work, investment and quality geoscience that results in development
• Sample Careers:
○ Geologist
○ Business Development Officer
Mine Development (5-10 years)
• Feasibility , geoscience and engineering studies, construction and raising capital
• Sample Careers:
○ Mining Engineer
○ Land Surveyor
○ HR Manager
Mine Operation (2-20 years)
• Extraction, mining and processing to produce the minerals, etc.
• Sample Careers:
• Sample Careers:
○ Cook on mine sites
○ Driller
○ Occupational Health and Safety Officer
○ Accounting Clerk
Mine Closure (2-10 years)
• Throughout the process this stage is done to ensure the land can be used for mining and for future use.
• Sample Careers:
○ Environmental Engineer
○ Soil Scientist
○ Mining opportunities
Source: http://www.metisnation.org/programs/education--training/labour-market-projects/mining-strategy/career-information
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Acting Supervisor Financial Services
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Acting Supervisor- Financial Services will support the Finance Branch with key branch activities and supervise, train, develop and support Finance Branch employees.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
- Completes three-part matching of invoices, purchase orders and proof of receipt of goods or services, verifying that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Prepares other payments supported by third party and internal documents, such as rent, utilities and non-employee and volunteer expense claims.
Manager, Forestry
The Manager, Forestry will provide support to the Director of Lands, Resources and Consultations on forestry consultations and other natural resources files.