Career Pathways

Teamwork

Teams with diverse skills sets can work collaboratively to meet environmental commitments

Technical

Responsibly designing environmental programs, collecting data, data entry, and interpretation of data supports meaningful contribution to the environment to protect wildlife and habitat

Impactful

Valuing knowledge of the land and connecting with and sharing information with partners provides legacy of information for communities

Ambassador

Meaningfully engaging with knowledge experts and community to connect and share information is integral

Establishing & Maintaining

innovative ways for projects, local community(ies), and Elders to to partner with and integrate traditional, current and future Indigenous knowledge

Bridge Building

to support sharing of information and communication on local knowledge, community concerns, project updates, and the impacts of the development on the land in a collaborative way

Developing & Supporting

trusting, respectful relationships valuing local knowledge as integral knowledge and protecting the knowledge shared so it will be used responsibly

Cultural awareness, agility, and safety are foundational to, and influenced by, this role

Sharing information in respectful and diverse ways creates value

Innovative Training Options

• Online, in-person, or blended (more than one method)
• Theory, hands-on, and experiential
• Mentoring or coaching (can be in-person or virtual)
• Simulators, artificial intelligence, or virtual reality

New Methods to Support Learners

• Precision machining
• Mechatronics and mobile robotics
• Cultural awareness and competence, human rights and anti-racism, reconciliation
• Judgement and decision-making
• Electronics and maintenance
• STEM basic skills (e.g., digital literacy)

Micro-Credentials

Recognize skills learned over shorter time periods (e.g., 2-day, multi-weeks)

Multi-Partner Involvement

Collaborate with partners to create and deliver training

The Opportunities

• Provide flexible start dates and shorter durations so participants can stay connected with their home, community, responsibilities, and life
• Allow for courses to be at the participants’ pace
• Support adult skills upgrading
• Have diversity of trainers outside of the traditional education structure
• Recognize on-the-job, real-time learning

The job combines understanding legislation, collaborating with partners, and working closely with regulators and community experts.

A background in mining, geography, legal, environmental, geology, or earthsciences are assets for this type of role.

Ongoing changes to regulations and legislation requires workers in this role to enjoy staying current and continuously upskilling

A collaborative attitude to assist in developing partnerships and teamwork are key aspects of this job

This new and emerging role is key in building inclusive and safe workplaces.

The goal for individuals in this role is to create and sustain a safe and respectful work environment that values and reflects diversity and inclusion.

Skills needed for this job are:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong and diverse communication skills
• Decision-making skills
• Complex problem solving
• Cultural awareness and cultural agility

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural agility are all assets for leading efficient and cohesive projects

The roles of engineers are continually evolving due to changes in technology, innovation, and workplace expectations

There are different types of engineers

• Mining and Geological Engineers
• Computer and Software Engineers
• Electrical and Energy Engineers
• Environmental Engineers
• Civil and Process Engineers

Geologists collaborate with their colleagues and communities to discover the best development opportunities

There are many different types of geology related jobs with long-term career opportunities and growth.

Skills for geologists could include:

• Knowledge of a range of sciences and their applications
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, environmentalists, engineers, etc.
• Good organizational skills
• Computer literacy and the ability to analyze numerical and graphical data
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with travel, field work, office work
• Creative and imaginative
• Interest in emerging technologies

As mining shifts to innovative technology and data collection methods, there is a need to analyze and understand data.

It is an emerging field that has a strong reliance on transferable skills, is often self-taught, and has a certificate credential.

This job has flexibility in job location, including opportunities for remote work.

Skills for Data Analysts could include:

• Mapping and GIS
• Coding
• Data management visualization
• Microsoft Excel
• Critical thinking
• Structured query language (SQL)
• R or Python-Statistical Programming
• Communication and presentation skills
• Machine learning

This job often starts with on-the-job training and leads to additional responsibilities and training such as a certification, or environmental engineering degree.

Understanding and respecting the land is critical to success

Working with local communities to share information and collaborate is key to protecting the environment

Skills for this job include:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors or in a lab
• Problem-solving
• Strong communication
• Manual dexterity
• Safety conscious
• Teamwork