Did you know? There are over 120 occupations within the mining industry!
Want to know more? We have a couple of recommendations for you:
Read Career Profiles and SalaryChart for mining industry employees to see how their jobs in mining have fulfilled their employment objectives and enriched their lives. Career profiles included are:
Assay Lab Technician Community Affairs Manager Contract Miner Development Miner Diamond Driller Electrician Environmental Coordinator Environmental Technician Geological Modeler Geological Technician Geologist Geomatics Specialist Health & Safety Coordinator Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mechanical Engineer Metallurgical Engineer Millwright/Mechanic Minerals Processing Operator Technician Mining Engineer Prospector Sales/Management Training Coordinator Training Instructor/Group Leader Underground Miner Virtual Reality Modeler Welder
Occupational Descriptions Another great source of information on mining careers is the Government of Canada's National Occupational Classifications list, which provides in-depth information about occupations as well as the requirements to enter each field of work. Click on the occupational descriptions below to view descriptions that are relevant to careers in mining:
