Canada’s Mining Moment Has a People Problem
By Elena Romero, VP Growth, Mining Search | TPD The 100th anniversary of the CIM Expo brought roughly 7,000 people to Vancouver in early May. That number alone says something. … Read More
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The Semiconductor Industry Is Heading to $1.6 Trillion by 2030. Is Your Talent Pipeline Ready?
The semiconductor industry doubled in size between the early 2000s and today. According to McKinsey’s latest analysis, it’s on track to roughly double again, from $775 billion in 2024 to … Read More
How Geopolitical Shifts in Critical Minerals Are Reshaping Mine Operations in North America
The global race for critical minerals has changed the operating environment for North American mining in ways that would have seemed unlikely five years ago. Copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and … Read More
Why Manufacturing Workers Quit in the First 90 Days (And How to Stop It)
Turnover in the first 90 days is one of the most expensive and preventable problems in manufacturing. You’ve spent weeks sourcing candidates, running interviews, completing background checks, and getting someone … Read More
Your Complete Guide to CIM Connect 2026: And Why Your Workforce Strategy Should Be Front of Mind
If you work in Canadian mining, you already know the name. CIM Connect 2026 takes place May 3-6 in Vancouver, BC, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the … Read More
Passive vs. Active Candidates in Manufacturing: Where Are the Best Hires Hiding?
When a machinist position opens up on your floor, the instinct for most manufacturing HR teams is to post the job and wait. Applications come in, you screen them, you … Read More
Staffing a Greenfield Mine: The Workforce Challenges That Derail New Projects
A greenfield mine is one of the most complex workforce challenges in any industry. You’re building an operation from nothing, in a location that often has no existing labor pool, … Read More
BC’s Mining Boom Has a Workforce Problem That Won’t Fix Itself
BC’s mining industry is having a genuine moment. Gold and silver are pressing against all-time high prices. Critical minerals like copper and nickel sit at the centre of Canada’s sovereignty … Read More
Greenfield Semiconductor Facilities: The Workforce Challenges No One Warns You About
Breaking ground on a new semiconductor facility is a milestone that generates press releases, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and a lot of optimism. What gets far less attention is what comes after … Read More
How to Write Job Descriptions That Actually Attract Skilled Trades Workers
Most manufacturing job descriptions are written for the wrong audience. They’re built to satisfy an ATS, approved by legal, and posted online, where they proceed to attract a flood of … Read More