1. A career in mining is more than you think!

2. Mining Video

3. The Importance of Mining to everyday life Minerals and metals are essential to our daily lives. It’s difficult to imagine a world without them!

4. The Importance of Mining To Canada’s economy employs almost 390,000 Canadians contributes $40 billion to the country’s annual gross domestic product Canada is world’s top producer of uranium and potash Canada is third in diamond production

5. Mining Today Social responsibility and Community Engagement

6. Mining Today Environmental responsibility

7. Mining Today State-of-the-art technology

8. Mining Today Leading-edge research and development

9. ExplorationDevelopment Operations Closure and Site Rehabilitation The Mining Cycle

10. Opportunities Over the next 10 years the mining industry will require between 60,00 and 90,000 new workers. There are over 120 career options in the mining industry

11. Career possibilities: Administrative Assistant Chef / Cook Camp Manager Mechanical Supervisor Helicopter/ Aircraft Pilot Truck Driver Plumber Geologist Lab Technician Exploration

12. Career possibilities: Accommodation Provider Kitchen Staff Janitor Human Resources Manager Plant Supervisor Environmental specialist Crane Operator Driller Demolition Expert Development

13. Career possibilities: Security Guard HR Administrator Financial Manager IT Supervisor Foreman Blaster Loader Operator Electrical Engineer Metallurgical Engineer Operations

14. Career possibilities: Administrative Staff Safety Manager Aboriginal Liaison Haul Truck Driver Photographer Demolition Expert Environmental Specialist Water Management Technician Tree Planter Closure and Rehabilitation

15. Why choose mining? Socially and environmentally responsible work Great salary and benefits State-of-the-art technology Career advancement Teamwork Dynamic work environment Range of opportunities

16. Where to Get Training 25 colleges and 9 universities offer mining programs in Canada Many other colleges and universities offer programs related to mining (e.g. earth sciences, engineering, skilled trades) Apprenticeships are possible

17. For More Information: www.acareerinmining.ca

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