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BC HR Task Force: Exploration, Mining, Sand & Gravel

Jobs, People, Exploration and Mining Minerals North, Burns Lake, BC

Dave Bazowski Chair, BC HR Task Force: Exploration, Mining, Sand & Gravel

May 24, 2012


Presentation Overview

• Human Resource Challenges & Opportunities

• BC HR Task Force: Exploration, Mining, Sand & Gravel

• Initiatives that focus on creation of a diverse work force


Demographics associated with – the baby boomer generation retiring,

– low birth rate,

– industry growth, and

– significant competition from the rest of Canada, and beyond,

will lead to potentially very serious labour shortages in most, if not all, types of mining jobs threatening the sector’s growth and ability to sustain momentum, and therefore, paradoxically job creation

The Perfect Storm


HR Issues & Opportunities in Northern B.C.

• Highway 37; Northwest Transmission Line opportunities for mining employment

• Oil & Gas sector growth in BC and beyond

• Forestry will see steady in not spectacular growth

• Large construction projects associated with natural resource projects including port facilities.

• Transferrable skills in demand

• Competition and collaboration

• Regional workforce tables

“Northern BC Resource Sector faces challenges including a small labour force (182,000 in 2010), mismatched skills between workers and vacant positions, and a significant need for worker education, training and upgrading”

• Northern BC Resource Sector Report R.A. Malatest&Associates



• The BC Mining HR Force focus is on youth, under represented sectors of society such as women, Aboriginal people, and new Canadians. Collaborative efforts between industry and education and training providers are facilitated. The industry brand “Explore for More British Columbia” is a focal point to communicate our industry in a creative and informative way. Attraction and retention towards the 120 mining related jobs is the ultimate goal.

• Participants

– Aggregate Producers Association of BC

– Association for Mineral Exploration BC

– British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association

– British Columbia Institute of Technology

– Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association

– Christian Labour Association of Canada

– Entrée Gold Inc.

– Highland Valley Copper

– Hunter Dickinson Inc.

– International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115

– Mining Association of British Columbia

– Mining Industry Human Resources Council

– Novagold

– Northwest College

– Resource Training Organization

– Rio Tinto Alcan

– Procon Mining

– School District 27 Cariboo Chilcotin

– Teck Ltd.

– Thompson Rivers University

– United Steelworkers of America


Explore for More: British Columbia “our brand”

• Mining is the safest heavy industry in BC.

• Mining in BC operates within a self imposed and external rigorous regulatory regime.

• BC and Canadian mining operators are sought after world.

• BC has become a center of excellence for sustainable mining.

• We invite you to explore for more……


Mining and Land Use in British Columbia

Area disturbed by mining: ~ 0.05% <50,000 hectares

Total area of BC: ~ 95 million hectares

• Significant contributor to GDP - $9.9 Billion mining revenue (2011)

• One of the highest paying industries in British Columbia

- Salary average: $115,700 - Includes benefits

• Significant Employer - Rural and City employment - Largest private employer of aboriginals - 120+ unique careers - 85,000+ jobs

• Growth in BC Mining: 10,400 – 13,100 new hires

- These numbers do not include construction of mines; exploration jobs; or aggregate mines; the multiplier effect is not calculated here.


Diversity

• Attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse work force means focus on women, Aboriginal people, youth and mature workers, and new Canadians.

• Mining for Diversity – an employers guide to attract and retain a diverse workforce.

• “An industry-based approach to sharing best practices, learning one another’s experiences, leveraging programs that work, and collaborating on common challenges.”

www.mihr.ca


• Brochures that include career profiles and overview cards – Geoscience, Mineral Exploration, Mining,

Aggregate, Education, Aboriginal Training, Find a Job

• Available for dissemination – AME BC

– MABC

A Career in Mining is More Than You Think


TV Series Highlighting Career Opportunities

• To produce a creative and informative 30 min TV series about the career opportunities in BC’s mineral exploration and mining industry

• Details: – CTV, Saturday mornings @ 11:30 starting

– 8 episodes (two months) for Season 1

– Airing September and October 2012

– Filming in summer

– Showcase 24 jobs that are diversified to include

• operations and exploration;

• city and remote sites;

• suppliers;

• focus on safety and protection of the environment;

• women and men;

• ethnic and age diversity.

– Social media promotion of TV Series

• website, facebook and twitter


Connecting with Educators

K-6, Secondary, Post-Secondary


K-6: Mineral Resources Education Program of

British Columbia

• Established to: - Support classroom teachers in development of useable teaching materials - Build knowledge about minerals and mining in the public - Help ensure a future workforce for the minerals industry

• Success to Date: - $4.4 million raised in support from companies and associations, individuals, government, and grants (<1%) - Over 7000 teachers and student teachers assisted - At least 620,000 students taught

• What is gained? – Teachers - access to up-to-date and accurate information

– Students – Earth Science knowledge and appreciation for the relevance of mineral resources

– Post-secondary geoscience and mining programs - supply of future students


Secondary Initiatives

• Planning 10 Pilot – Lower mainland teacher Pro D day – Highland Valley Copper Tour

– Maple Ridge Planning 10 presentations

• Four industry representative (geologist, equipment operator,

environmental technician, and trades supervisor)

– Developed “Mining Your Future” a resource for Planning 10

• Distributing across the province to schools

• Currently in 10 districts

• Contains added video and print resources

• Educators/Mining workshop with Minerals North Conference

– Follow-up from 2010 Kamloops Conference (miners and educations a joint venture)

– Burns Lake – May 2012

– Best Practice presentations between educators and miners

– Potential breakout sessions to discuss barriers and opportunities


Secondary Initiatives cont’d

• Work Experience in Mines – Pilot testing with 2 interior mines

• School District and Industry Partnerships – Career Link – Pilot testing of school district proposals to create educator/industry partnerships

– Focused on supporting delivery of career awareness activities/events

• Mining 101 and Northern school districts – Develop transition activities between secondary schools and post secondary programs

• Youth Apprenticeships in Mines – Develop and pilot test “Secondary School Apprenticeship opportunities

• Community Mining School – Facilitate collaboration towards development of secondary – post secondary training opportunities


Post Secondary

Pilot initiatives

• Strong Aboriginal engagement focus

• Interior and Northwest BC focus – Introduction to Mining

– Construction Craft Worker

• Drivers License / employment requirements

• Transferable skills – clean energy tunneling – underground mining


First Nations and the Mining Industry

• According to the 2006 census 48% of Aboriginal People are less than 25 years old (40% of People employed in mining are over 50).

• From 1996 to 2006 there was a 43% increase of aboriginal people working in the mining industry now representing over 7.5% of the mining workforce in Canada (14.4% in B.C.).

• 1200 Aboriginal communities are located within 200 miles (322km) of mineral properties in Canada.


BC AMTA BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association

• Why – BC mines face an acute labour shortage. Tough to recruit people to

remote locations.

– BC First Nations communities need jobs, and are located in many of

these same remote areas.

• Mission – To identify, recruit, and train aboriginal people to work in the BC mining industry.

• The Result – 260 candidates now working

– 63% transitioned from unemployment

– 1000+ candidate registered

– 1:3 ration female to male

– 43% under the age of 35

– 150+ bands represented (122 BC-based First Nations)


Women: An Unmined Resource

62%

16% 5%


Women: An Unmined Resource cont’d

• Three Surveys Tabulated for the Reports Information

– Student Career Advisors from secondary and post-secondary institutions across BC

– HR decision makers in the BC Industry

– Women working in the BC mineral exploration and mining industry

“The majority (64%) of high school Career Advisors rated their own knowledge of Mining/ Mineral Exploration Science Professional Careers and Operations Positions as little to none…”

• Report released November 14th, 2011


Opening Our Doors to the World

• The BC Jobs Plan projects 1.1 Million job openings by 2019. The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation estimates that one-third of them will have to be filled by new immigrants.

• By 2031 it is projected that 75.8% of all population growth in BC will be through immigration.

• “Failure to tap into the global talent pool will render us uncompetitive, incur significant economic consequences and impact our province and our country.”

Bob Elton, Chair Immigration Employment Council of B.C.


Immigration and New Canadians cont’d

• Immigration has always provided an excellent pipeline of talent which our industry needs to thrive.

• Many mining companies operate beyond Canada’s shores, operating internationally.

• We are contributing to focus groups with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Province of BC to help shape immigration policies.

• We welcome Federal and Provincial government focus on labour market ready, international, highly skilled workers - trades people and technical professionals in particular.


Immigration of New Canadians cont’d

• Between 2001-2006 1.1 Million immigrants came to Canada

• 70% settled in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal; 28% in other cities; and 3% in rural communities – Development of local cultural hubs

• Teck Ltd. experience; 30 to 40 heavy duty mechanics from Jamaica working in B.C. and Alberta mines

• Focus on workers, new Canadians are a key part of the trade missions – ie. Philippines & Indonesia


Challenge, Adventure, Travel, Good Pay, Great Opportunity


Thank You

Dave Bazowski

[email protected]


Industry Overview Video

• Showcases three key components of our industry: – Job Opportunities: Exploration, Mining and Reclamation

– Culture: travel, team environment

– Importance of minerals in our lives

• Produced in 2011 for students and general public

• Wide distribution to date – PDAC, BC Mining Week, Company Websites, Planning 10 Curriculum

• Available for anyone to use…download at Utube – Channel on Utube is :bcminingblog

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