About MiHR

MiHR is the sector council for the Canadian minerals and metals industry. A recognized leader in the development and implementation of national human resources solutions, MiHR contributes to the strength, competitiveness, and sustainability of the Canadian mining sector.

The products and services supporting our endeavours are based on sound research into the skills and labour market issues that matter most to the Canadian mining industry.

MiHR's Simple, Innovative Approach

MiHR's approach to addressing the human resources challenges in the Canadian mining industry is simple, yet innovative and highly effective - work together, bring the best ideas to the table for the benefit of all, and utilize available resources wisely. This dynamic process promotes the sharing of best practices, leveraging of programs that work, and working together on common challenges.

MiHR's Challenges

The human resources challenges facing the Canadian mining industry include:

• Matching supply and demand for workers
• Attracting and retaining workers
• Lack of skills recognition
• Labour mobility
• Increased competition for top talent among industrial sectors and countries
• Lack of labour market information

MiHR's Vision

MiHR contributes to the strength, competitiveness, and sustainability of the Canadian mining industry by leading the collaboration among communities of interest to address emerging human resources opportunities and challenges.

MiHR's Mission

MiHR is a catalyst and industry leader by spearheading the collaboration among the Canadian mining sector's communities of interest to:

• Identify emerging human resources opportunities and challenges
• Develop targeted solutions
• Facilitate their implementation