Mining Industry

The mining industry has 120 diverse careers from counting fish to computer programing to truck driving. Check out the resources in this section to better understand the industry and the jobs that keep it operating safely.

Natural Resources Canada publication on employment in the Canadian mining and mineral processing industry

Statistics Canada employment table on mining and oil and gas extraction

Employment by type of employee for selected industries classified using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

National labour market report from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council

Government of Canada's Job Bank Trend Analysis explores the market by occupation, wage, and outlook.

Key challenges and opportunities in the sector, 2011

Labour market information to support strategic workforce planning.

Career resources

Mining job search tips and job listings

Global mining jobs website for employers and applicants

Globe & Mail Report on Business, Globe Careers article

Australian company that hires mining staff worldwide