Discover Careers in Ontario’s Mining Industry
From Red Lake to the Ring of Fire, Ontario’s mines are full of opportunity. Manucan and the Aboriginal Job Board are here to help you explore what’s possible.
Why Mining?
Mining is Hiring and the Land is Calling
Mining is one of the oldest and strongest industries in Canada. Today, new investments and partnerships are making it easier than ever for Indigenous jobseekers to find rewarding work close to home.
With growing demand for critical minerals like nickel, copper, and lithium, mining companies are offering everything from entry-level roles to skilled trades, apprenticeships, and leadership positions.
Whether you’re working above ground or underground, there’s purpose and potential in every shift, and we are here to help you get start.
Where are the jobs?
🧭 Ring of Fire (Far North)
Minerals: Nickel, chromite, copper
Nations nearby: Webequie, Marten Falls
Entry roles: Drill assistant, environmental monitor, camp cook
⚙️ Sudbury Basin
Minerals: Nickel, cobalt, PGMs
Nations nearby: Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae
Entry roles: Millwright apprentice, process operator, safety trainee
🏆 Red Lake District
Minerals: Gold
Nations nearby: Wabauskang, Lac Seul
Entry roles: Underground miner, heavy equipment operator
Career Paths in Mining - Find A Role That Fits
Heavy Equipment Operator
Run loaders, haul trucks, and drills
Run loaders, haul trucks, and drills
Underground Miner
Work in blasting, mucking, and rock support
Work in blasting, mucking, and rock support
Millwright
Maintain and repair crushers and conveyors
Maintain and repair crushers and conveyors
Environmental Technician
Monitor water, wildlife, and land health
Monitor water, wildlife, and land health
Health & Safety Coordinator
Train crews and protect worksites
Train crews and protect worksites
Sample Manufacturing Roles
Who's Hiring in Mining?
Wyloo Metals – Ring of Fire
Vale – Sudbury, ON
Newmont Musselwhite – Northwestern Ontario
Evolution Mining – Red Lake, ON
New Gold – Rainy River
These employers have a track record of hiring and training Indigenous workers across Ontario.
Ready to Explore?
Manucan and the Aboriginal Job Board are here to help you connect with employers, build skills, and take your next step into Ontario’s growing mining sector.
Create a Manucan jobseeker profile today to get started.
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