Entry Level Jobs
These jobs require little or no previous experience. On-the-job training may be required for some of these jobs. You must be able to read and write, though some require at least a Grade 12 level of education.
| Labourer |
loads, moves, cleans up, etc. |
| Janitor/Dryman |
keeps the mine clean |
| Blast Helper |
helps load explosives into drill holes, makes sure everything is safe before blasting |
| Driller's Assistant |
helps operate/move the drill, handles drill core |
| Equipment Operator |
drives dozers, graders, loaders, trucks, etc. |
| Geophysical Asst. |
operates geophysical equipment, records data |
| Mechanic's Helper |
helps clean, oil, test, and fix equipment |
| Electrician's Helper |
helps run wires, check & fix electrical equipment |
| Surveyor's Helper |
holds stakes & rods, carries equipment |
| Crusher Operator |
runs the controls setting the amount of rock going into the crushers |
| Sampler |
collects ore samples for testing |
| Grinding Operator |
runs the equipment which does the rock crushing |
| Flotation Operator |
runs the tanks which mix chemicals into crushed rock and water |
| Reagent Operator |
works with a machine that mixes chemicals into tanks filled with powdered rock and water |
| Dewatering Operator |
runs the filter that gets water out of crushed rock before shipping |
| Cook's Helper |
helps prepare and serve food |
| Warehouse Person |
works in warehouse, stocking inventory |
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Skilled Jobs
These jobs require that you be able to read and have previous mining experience and may require some training / certification.
| Driller |
drills holes into rock to get core samples for geologists to look at |
| Blast Hole Driller |
drills holes into rock for blasting |
| Blaster |
decides how many holes and how deep to drill, packs explosives into holes, makes sure everything is safe before blasting |
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Apprenticeship Trades Jobs
These jobs require that you be a journeyman or certified trades person.
| Carpenter |
builds and repairs buildings |
| Cook |
cooks meals for workers |
| Electrician |
installs, fixes electrical equipment |
| Mechanic |
fixes machinery |
| Machinist |
makes, fixes equipment parts |
| Plumber |
installs, fixes water pipes and fixtures |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter |
puts steam and water pipes together |
| Welder |
welds metal together to make/fix equipment |
| Millwright |
installs and repairs mill machinery |
| Crusher Operator |
runs the controls setting the amount of rock going into the crushers |
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Office Jobs
For these jobs you must have at least a Grade 12 education and have some training or experience.
| Mine Clerk |
keeps mine records, time sheets, etc. |
| Accounts Clerk |
works in payroll and costing |
| Secretary |
does word processing, records mail, files, and makes appointments |
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Technical Jobs
These jobs need a technical college diploma. Generally, these are one or two year programs
| Mining Technician |
helps mining engineer with underground surveys, plans where to mine, figures out how much mineral is left |
| Environmental Technician |
makes sure environmental rules are followed |
| Engineering Technician |
makes drawings of machines, buildings, systems, helps keep them working |
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Semi-Professional Jobs
These jobs require a college diploma. Technology programs are generally two to four years in length.
| Mill Maintenance Foreman |
makes sure mill equipment is maintained in good working order |
| Electrical Foreman |
supervises electrical workers, trains them |
| Mine Foreman |
supervises mine workers, makes daily work plans, trains workers |
| Mill Foreman |
supervises mill workers, makes daily work plans, trains workers |
| Safety Officer |
ensures healthy working conditions, sets safety rules |
| Warehouse Supervisor |
keeps warehouse in order, keeps records of materials stocked |
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Professional Jobs
These jobs require you have a university degree.
| Geologist |
explores for ore bodies, advises whether to mine and where ore is to be found in mine |
| Mechanical Engineer |
designs new machinery |
| Mining Engineer |
decides on best way to get ore out of ground, helps to design whole mining operation |
| Environmental Engineer |
ensures that mine wastes are safely disposed of and prepares plans for dealing with emergencies |
| Accountant |
keeps financial records |
| Nurse |
tends to injuries, ensures safe, healthy work environment |
| Manager of Training |
plans, teaches training courses |
| Human Resources Manager |
recruits, hires, plans what workers are needed, pay levels and training, and hires workers |
| Materials Manager |
decides what supplies are needed |
| General Manager |
makes sure everything in the whole business is running as best it can |
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Jobs Serving the Mining Industry
There are many other jobs that are associated with the mining industry. A lot of companies sub-contract out different parts of the mining process. You can create your own opportunities by providing goods and services to the industry. Some examples of jobs related to mining are:
- Prospecting
- Maintenance
- Camp Construction
- Expediting
- Staking Claims
- Security
- Line cutting
- Trucking
- Geophysical Surveying
- Sampling
- Supplying Food
- Trenching
- Camp Management
- Cooking
- Diamond Drilling
- Remote Communications
- Airplane Passenger and Freight Handling
- Road and Airport Building and Maintenance
- Supplying Construction Materials
- Equipment Rental
- Making Special Clothing or Equipment
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