Programs & Services
The impending labour shortage facing Canada’s exploration and mining industry means companies across the country are looking for ways to attract and retain skilled workers. While today the industry is the largest private sector employer of Aboriginal men and women, investment in education and training in the growing Aboriginal population will help to ensure a supply of skilled labour for the future and facilitate an increase in Aboriginal contributions to the Canadian economy.
At BC AMTA, we build relationships and partnerships. Because of this, our mining company partners provide us with preliminary information about the types of jobs they will be hiring for and we can then take the lead in attracting, recruiting, and preparing Aboriginal candidates to meet employers’ needs.
With a focus on preparation and skills upgrading, BC AMTA has begun building capacity with and for communities in the Central Interior region of British Columbia and we are positioned to be a leader in creating employable, job-ready Aboriginal candidates for the mining sector and beyond. BC AMTA is an essential force in the hiring processes for our partner mines. In a year, we have 142 employed candidates; proof that BC AMTA programs and services are getting tangible results.