About MiHR

MiHR provides a centralized, trusted and responsive knowledge centre for mining labour market trends, intelligence and research. In addition to labour market information, MiHR also undertakes HR management and public policy analysis, as well as research on workforce planning, producing a number of different reports, sector studies and forecasts. The flagship publication of this priority area is our annual national labour market report.

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Our work in diversity and inclusion includes employer training on gender equity and research on underutilized talent groups and barriers to inclusion in mining. Targeted career awareness for immigrants is another pillar of this priority area.

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MiHR takes a leading role in collaborating with industry to develop and maintain of a suite of National Occupational Standards and essential skills requirements for key occupations in the Canadian mining industry. We are committed to workforce readiness, including Mining Essentials: a training program for Aboriginal peoples seeking employment in the sector.

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Our Canadian Mining Certification Program (CMCP) recognizes and promotes the skills of individuals and the achievements and practices of mining employers and training providers. CMCP helps grow the pool of workers with nationally recognized skills and increase the employability, mobility, recruitment and transition of the mining labour force.

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We provide engaging and up-to-date information on the diverse and rewarding career opportunities in mining that helps career seekers learn more about what it’s really like to work in mining. These resources also support a collaborative effort amongst industry stakeholders to attract more people to work in the mining industry. A career in mining is more than you think!

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