Tools for Mining HR Professionals

Mining for Diversity: An Employer's Guide to Attract, Recruit & Retain a Diverse Workforce (September 2008)  (PDF 6.6mb) 
Mining for Diversity is a practical resource for Canadian mining industry employers to attract, recruit and retain diverse talent groups, including mature workers, women, new Canadians, youth, and workers in transition from industries in decline.

Created through consultation with industry, the innovative and promising practices described in the guide are valuable corporate intelligence. A total of 27 mining companies with Canadian operations "opened their HR departments" and exchanged innovative and ground-breaking attraction, recruitment, and retention programs. 

Mining Industry Human Resources Guide for Aboriginal Communities  (PDF 1.3mb)
The Mining Industry Human Resources Guide for Aboriginal Communities provides students, teachers, career counsellors and leaders in Aboriginal communities with detailed information on the numerous career opportunities available in Canada's mining industry, as well as the training and education opportunities associated with those jobs. Divided into four sections that cover the main areas of mining—exploration, development, operations and site rehabilitation—the Guide describes the activities, opportunities and training programs related to all occupations in the mining industry.  The Guide is also available online at: www.aboriginalmining.ca

Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion in Mining
Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion in Mining is a modular series of programs designed to nurture and grow the competencies that help businesses become companies-of-choice for Aboriginal talent. The modules and training program make a strong business case for Aboriginal inclusion and help employers move up the "Inclusion Continuum" — a model of how well a corporate workplace attracts, engages and advances Aboriginal inclusion.