Mining Recruitment
Mining recruitment for operations in Northern Ontario and across Canada — equipment operators, underground miners, maintenance trades, engineers and geoscientists.
Roles we recruit for
- Heavy equipment operators
- Underground miners
- Drillers and blasters
- Millwrights
- Heavy-duty mechanics
- Industrial electricians
- Mill and process operators
- Mining engineers
- Geologists
- Health and safety coordinators
Who we recruit
We recruit for mines, mills, exploration companies and mining contractors, filling operations, maintenance and technical roles at remote and fly-in, fly-out sites as well as regional operations.
Training, licensing and site requirements
In Ontario, new underground workers must complete Ministry-approved Common Core training before working underground, and maintenance roles such as millwright and industrial electrician often require trade certification. Engineers and geoscientists who take professional responsibility must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario or Professional Geoscientists Ontario.
We also screen for the practical side of remote work — rotation schedules, camp life and site safety rules — so candidates know what they're accepting.
Canadian and international sourcing
We recruit experienced miners from other mining regions in Canada before looking abroad. ESDC's refusal to process low-wage LMIAs only applies to jobs located in census metropolitan areas with unemployment of 6% or more, so many remote mine sites aren't affected, and skilled mining roles are often high-wage. We confirm the right stream for each position.
Where we recruit
We support operations across Northern Ontario — including the Sudbury, Timmins, Red Lake and Thunder Bay regions — and mining employers in other provinces.
How we work with employers
- 01
Workforce brief
We learn the roles, headcount, wages, shifts, location and start dates, and the licences or certificates each role requires.
- 02
Sourcing plan
We decide where to look — local talent, other provinces or international candidates — and whether an LMIA or an LMIA-exempt route is realistic for each role.
- 03
Screening
Structured interviews, reference checks and verification of credentials, licences and work eligibility before you meet anyone.
- 04
Shortlist and offer
You interview a shortlist of qualified candidates. We help with the offer and, for international hires, the immigration steps.
- 05
Arrival and onboarding
We coordinate start dates, arrival and onboarding, and check in after the worker starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do underground workers need special training in Ontario?
Yes. New underground miners must complete Ministry-approved Common Core training, plus site-specific training from the employer.
Can you recruit for fly-in, fly-out rotations?
Yes. We screen candidates for rotation work and remote living conditions as well as technical skills.
Does Toronto's LMIA restriction affect mines in Northern Ontario?
Only jobs located in a census metropolitan area with unemployment of 6% or more are affected. Many mine sites are outside those areas, but we check each work location.
Last checked against official Government of Canada and Ontario sources in October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.