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In recent years, Canadian mining corporations have developed and participated in numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. These initiatives help to ensure they keep local residents’ best interests at heart and protect the environment at the same time.

The integration of technology in Canada’s mining industry has allowed for the use of robotics, computers and other state-of-the-art equipment to become commonplace. In fact, miners can dig through 2400 feet through rock in order to reach minerals located deep underground while operating equipment from a completely different city than where the mine is located.

Although engineers and geologists are crucial to the industry, if they can’t access land and resources, or if they don’t have the support of the communities nearby, they can’t do their jobs. That’s where people with backgrounds in business, communications, sustainability and regulatory issues come in.

With a 40% retirement rate and new deposits being discovered regularly, thousands of additional workers will be needed each year by mining employers to meet anticipated Canadian production targets to the year 2016.

The mining industry is currently one of the most dynamic and promising industries for young Canadians, offering highly competitive wages, engaging work, and tons of opportunities for advancement and training.

Every new year, many people create New Year’s Resolutions – goals they want to reach by the end of the upcoming year. These goals could range from getting a new job to finding better ways to care for yourself. However, waiting for the new year isn’t the only way to properly make goals and plan […]

A job interview can be emotionally draining, especially when you receive another rejection email in your inbox. Why didn’t they hire me? It can be disappointing not to get the job offer that you wanted, especially after spending hours crafting your resume and cover letter, preparing for your job interview, and giving your all in […]

Vale is a global mining company dedicated to being a safe, sustainable and reliable operator with a focus on innovation and technology; Vale is committed to reducing its environmental footprint while delivering high-quality products and services to its customers. We had the opportunity to delve into the career journey of Benjamin Yawney, an HR Systems […]

Vale is a global mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are leaders in the production of iron ore and one of the largest global producers of nickel. In Canada, Vale employs approximately 6,000 people at sites in Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where they produce the metals that are critical to […]

Canadians often associate Valentine’s Day with romantic love, but this never applies universally. February 14 celebrates various types of love, including platonic and romantic love.  For example, multiple countries, such as Estonia and Finland, celebrate Friend’s Day on February 14. This day highlights romantic and platonic relationships, proving that people celebrate love in many forms.  […]

When you think of an exciting career, the first things to come to mind might be a star sports athlete, a rockstar, or running a billion-dollar tech startup. But there’s one career I hope you would also consider. Accounting!  Accounting can get a bad rap at times for being all about the spreadsheets and desk […]

Wondering how much you could expect to make in your first “real” job? Then this article is for you! It will help you figure out which roles in your field get paid the best, and which skills you will need to apply. We will go over some common entry level positions in detail to help […]