Prospecting a world of talent since 1954
Nov 07, 2014
Prospecting a world of talent since 1954
in engineering and natural resources.
of the world’s leading providersCowan International is one
of management, engineering andconstruction personnel for global projects
Founded in Montreal in 1954, Cowan International is a pioneer in international search and selection,
and has been staffing overseas projects in the mining, metals and energy sectors since 1960’s post-
colonial Africa. Today Cowan has its own employees in the four corners of the Earth, on every
continent where projects require rapid access to qualified workers.
History
Our mission is to be the world’s leading provider
of value-added service in the field of specialized
search and recruitment, and to build long-term,
mutually rewarding relationships with our
candidates and clients.
At Cowan, having a positive impact on local communities is important to us. Our clients need
personnel with matching levels of commitment to the environment, health and safety, and sustainable
development… who can carry out long-term projects anywhere in the world. We recruit people with
the unique talents needed to meet our clients’ responsibility for improving the communities and
environment where they operate.
Making a difference
of continual change
recruitment opportunitiesGlobalization offers
like never before in ajob market that is in a state
By providing a full range of services to quickly respond to
client needs, Cowan International has become a world
leader in recruitment solutions for the natural resource
sector, including projects in mining, metals, and energy.
Using time-tested search methods and leading-edge IT systems and databases,
our experienced staff leaves no stone unturned. Our recruitment objective never changes: finding that
real gem for the job the right fit one position at a time… every time.
- Permanent recruitment
- Contract recruitment
- Specialized search
Recruiting the best
Cowan International offers comprehensive training services worldwide. From one-on-one job training
to macro training solutions, we provide accredited, qualified trainers with
industry experience for effective knowledge transfers right at the worksite.
-Technical, health and safety, environmental training
- Performance and skills assessment
- Training audits
- Project management
Training for success
We offer a complete selection of logistics and relocation services to ensure that international moves
go without a hitch and that placement transitions are seamless for all concerned.
- Travel coordination
- Medical exams/vaccinations
- Passports/visa acquisitions
- Pre-employment orientation
- Relocation
Going the extra mile
For over 50 years, we’ve had the privilege of serving a wide range of companies
and operations in the natural resources and energy sectors, from full-scale
multinationals to up-and-coming small enterprises.
Prestigious clients
At Cowan International, partnership with our clients means teamwork every step of the way, with
experts dedicated to your specific goals. We represent your business to the world while searching for
the new employees who will make all the difference to your success.
Cowan professionals know the engineering, resources and energy sectors like the back of their hand
and understand the human resources you need to make your projects succeed. Working closely with
our office locations around the world, they focus their expertise on finding the best candidate for the
job.
We’re on your team
BUSINESS CASES
Katanga Mining Limited• Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo• $US 3 billion Copper-Cobalt Mine &
Processing Mega-Complex – 6 mines, 4 process plants
• Multi-phase brownfield-greenfield construction in progress
• 42 Placements in 2007-2008– General Management (1)– Accounting & Finance (4)– Human Resources & Administration (7)– HSE (7)– IT (5)– Training (2)– Materials Management (9)– Mine Engineering (1)– Maintenance Engineering (2)– Civil Engineering (3)– Geology (1)
Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals• Fort Dauphin, Madagascar• $US 800M Minerals sands mining project –
Mining of Titanium & Iron containing mineral, IImenite
• Currently in construction phase• Startup Early 2009• 13 Placements in 2007-2008
– Maintenance Engineering (4)– Production (4)– Process Engineering (2)– HSE (2)– Materials Management (1)
BUSINESS CASES cont’d
CVRD- GORO Nickel• Noumea, New Caledonia• $US 4 billion Nickel Processing Complex • Port, tailings dam, earthworks infrastructure,
open pit mine, camp • Process Plant
– Proprietary technology developed in-house
– More of chemical plant than classic metallurgical plant
– Innovative applications of autoclave leaching, pulsed column solvent extraction and pyrohydrolysis
• Required technical skills associated with the French language abilities
• Cowan has fulfilled over 30 mandates for Vale Inco, owner of the project
– Director– Superintendents– Supervisors– Technicians – Operators
Ferrexpo-DTP Yeristovo Iron Ore • Komsomolsk, Ukraine• Phase 1 (in progress)
– Mine construction - Euros 350 million• Euros 200 million for the Mining
Fleet • Euros 150 million for 7km of
conveyor systems– Steel Mill expansion
• Phase 2 – New Steel Plant construction• 3 years of sand mining (‘overburden’)
commenced• First pass of ore in Year 4 – 400,000 tons
per day of earthmoving targeted• 7 senior site management placements
– General Director, Finance Manager, HR Manager, Training Manager, Maintenance Director, Production Director, Mine Engineering
• 12 searches at Superintendent level in progress
Whether you’re a business in need of a single employee or a full team to manage a project long-term,
or you’re a candidate with skills to offer, we want to hear from you. At Cowan International, we have
the candidates or the position you’re looking for.
For more information, please visit
cowaninternational.com
The natural choice in human resources
Cowan Canada (Head Office)
222 Main Road, Hudson,
Quebec, Canada J0P 1H0
Tel: +1 (450) 458 0101
Fax: +1 (450) 458 0330
Email: [email protected]
www.cowaninternational.com
Contact:
Frank Principe, Recruitment Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Cowan USA
Tel: +1 (202) 558 6080
Contact:
Jane Banks, Lead Recruitment Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Cowan South Africa
Suites 3 & 4 Corporate Park,
Reid Street 8-10
Westdene, Bloemfontein,
9301 South Africa
Tel: +27 51 430 9430
Fax: +27 51 430 4309
Contact:
Wayne Gibbons, General Manager
Email: [email protected] Town Branch
Tel: + 27 21 851 3479
Contact:
Eli Frank Nsabiyumva,
Branch Manager
Email: [email protected]
Cowan Australasia
Suite 4, Level 1,
825 Zillmere road,
Aspley, QLD 4034
Australia
Tel: + 61 7 3863 5300
Fax: + 61 7 3263 9372
Contact:
Yann Lissillour, General Manager
Email: [email protected]