Put best by the Ontario Mining Association, “Mining is the backbone of the Ontario economy and keeps our society functioning with everyday essentials. The materials and products we deliver help us stay healthy, meet our basic life needs, remain safe and connected, and sustain northern economies. Mining helps us build a better world.” With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, mining is once again highlighted as an essential service. This industry is not only important to our economy, but it also transforms people’s lives and communities for the better.
I’ve been in this industry for over 15 years and still love going to work every day. Aside from being charged with interesting and challenging daily work, my job has taken me around the world and I am grateful for the diverse group of hard-working individuals that have crossed my path. I have learned so much from colleagues and peers within work, volunteer, and industry groups. More specifically, I work in a technology manufacturing company. The work we do exposes me to high tech innovations such as artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation, and battery electric vehicles. Collaborating with other like-minded and intelligent professionals to bring these exciting technologies to mining for the better is truly exhilarating!
There are many benefits to a career in mining including high compensation – mining is one of the highest paying jobs in the market; technological advances – new technologies and innovations are continually changing the industry and how tasks are completed. These advances help make jobs easier, safer, and more interesting; growth and training opportunities - the continued changes of this exciting industry create many opportunities for ongoing staff growth and development; and relocation opportunities – mining is done all over the world.
As a professional, you have plenty of opportunities to travel to different countries, work in a variety of environments, and excavate almost any natural resource.