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Trusted Mining Recruitment Agency in Canada
Canada is home to some of the world’s most significant mining activity, and employers need a recruitment partner who understands both the technical demands of the sector and the realities of hiring for mining sites. With established teams in Calgary and Toronto,we serve mining companies across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan, and the wider Prairies and territories.
Our local recruitment teams understand the complexities of Canada natural resources market, from mobilization and rotational workforces to regulatory compliance and long-term planning. We work closely with mining companies, EPCs, consultancies, operators and developers to build hiring strategies for open-pit, underground, processing, and remote site environments.
Whether you're scaling a new project or strengthening an established operation, our specialist mining recruiters can support your workforce strategy at every stage.
Our mining team can help you with:
- Full-service recruitment for contract or permanent hires.
- Flexible staffing solutions for short-term contractors or long-term permanent hires, covering engineering, technical, back office, executive, and C-suite roles.
- Workforce consulting; compliance and risk evaluations, salary benchmarking, technology optimization, cost control mechanisms, training and development initiatives.
- Deploying dedicated teams under Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements or owner’s engineering models for project development, technical execution, and operational oversight.
- Global mobility, payroll, and Employer of Record (EOR) services, to facilitate workforce deployment in Canada and internationally, where you don't have a local entity.
Mining Expertise
NES Fircroft partners with clients across engineering, geology, construction, operations, maintenance, and project development. Our teams focus on critical mineral projects that involve:
- Gold
- Silver
- Potash
- Copper
- Coal
- Iron Ore
- Nickel
- Lithium
- Uranium
- Diamond
- Rare Earth Minerals
Our mining staffing solutions in Canada support the entire project lifecycle, from exploration and feasibility to development, construction, operations, and reclamation. By using our extensive talent networks, we find qualified candidates for both immediate hiring needs and future workforce requirements.
We supply technical and engineering talent for all major mining disciplines, including:
- Exploration & Geology
- Engineering & Construction
- Mine Operations & Maintenance
- HSE
- Supply Chain
- Executive Leadership
- Skilled Trades
Our teams also provide recruitment solutions for mining‑adjacent sectors such as power generation, infrastructure, and environmental services, ensuring you have the workforce needed to keep operations running smoothly.
Canadian mining operations depend on remote camps, FIFO arrangements and rotating shifts, and complex logistics. As more projects adopt renewable or hybrid power systems, employers need talent to support energy infrastructure and maintain reliable operations in challenging locations.
We connect mining companies with engineers, technicians, and project specialists from our local and global talent networks who support renewable energy infrastructure and power solutions, ensuring reliable, low-carbon energy for even the most remote sites.
Safety, compliance, and workforce excellence
Safety and compliance are central to every successful mining operation. Our recruitment processes are designed to secure professionals who meet industry standards and project requirements while fostering safe and productive workplaces.
We're COR® Certified and endorsed by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA), reflecting our commitment to contractor health and safety. This helps us evaluate safety management systems on contractor sites and support safer working environments.
Building diverse and inclusive workforces
Canada's mining industry benefits from diverse perspectives and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders.
NES Fircroft partners with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to help clients create a diverse workforce and promote a prosperous Indigenous economy. We're committed to supporting local and Indigenous talent, using local businesses where possible, and creating fair opportunities for residents and underrepresented groups across communities where mining projects operation.
Our Recruitment Services
Permanent Hire
We have over 50 years of experience in orchestrating retained search activities, enabling businesses to hire strategically and effectively.
Executive Search
We’ll find C-Suite personnel with shared responsibility and purpose to innovate your Board and secure your succession planning.
Contract Staffing
We manage tens of thousands of contractors globally, delivering industry-leading logistics support and payroll.
Assignment Support
We support contractors throughout their assignments, taking care of their welfare, travel practicalities and payroll.
Payroll
Our streamlined service is award-winning and fully compliant in the respective localities of our internationally mobile contractor base.
Consolidation
Our consolidation service will save costs, increase hiring efficiencies and improve your compliance levels.
Compliance
Our globally based team understand local legislation requirements and will help businesses to regain compliance in their employment.
Employer of Record
Expand your global presence without registering a new business entity; we can hire employees on your behalf, with minimal risk.
Managed Services Provision
We have decades of experience in delivering effective contingent workforce solutions and mobilisation programmes.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Outsource all or part or your direct hiring; we manage high volume demand and have a global candidate reach.