Build a Career in Canada’s Mining Industry

Discover where to study mining in Canada, with quick links to eligibility, co-ops, and financial support, and build a clear career path in a growing industry.

Canadian University Mining Programs

Explore mining certificates, diplomas, and degrees across Canada, built for today’s industry and the roles shaping its future.

University bursaries & scholarships

Discover funding for your mining pathway in Canada, with awards from universities, industry organizations, and partners to help you reach your goals.

Build a Career in Canada’s Mining Industry

Discover where to study mining in Canada, with quick links to eligibility, co-ops, and financial support, and build a clear career path in a growing industry.

Canadian University Mining Programs

Explore mining certificates, diplomas, and degrees across Canada, built for today’s industry and the roles shaping its future.

University bursaries & scholarships

Discover funding for your mining pathway in Canada, with awards from universities, industry organizations, and partners to help you reach your goals.

Canada’s mining and metals sector isn’t just foundational – it built the country (literally). As we race to shore up supply chain resilience by mining and processing more critical minerals at home, the opportunities ahead are dazzling – and so are the rewards. Mining trades workers earn, on average 25% more than all-industry trade positions, and compensation in the sector hits an average of $144k per year, which is nearly double the all-industry average. Mining jobs are not just good jobs; they’re great jobs. Take a look at the schools and programs that can get you started on your journey.

Canadian University Mining Programs

Canadian universities and colleges offer a comprehensive range of mining-related programs, spanning trade certificates and diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These programs are designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector, preparing students for diverse roles throughout the mining value chain.

Alberta

Institution

Course

Degree

Mount Royal University

Geology

B.Sc.

NAIT

Geological Technology

Dip.

University of Alberta

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

H.B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Geology

H.B.Sc.

Mining

M.Eng.

Mining and Petroleum Engineering

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Calgary

Geology

B.Sc.

GeoScience

M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mount Royal University

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc.

NAIT

Course	Geological Technology
Degree	Dip.

University of Alberta

Course	Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Degree	H.B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geology
Degree	H.B.Sc.
Course	Mining
Degree	M.Eng.
Course	Mining and Petroleum Engineering
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Calgary

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc.
Course	GeoScience
Degree	M.Sc. Ph.D.

British Columbia

Institution

Course

Degree

BCIT

Mineral Exploration & Mining Technology

Dip.

Camosun College

Mining Engineering Bridge

Dip.

Douglas College

Geological Resources

Dip.

Simon Fraser University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of British Columbia

Geological Engineering

B.A.Sc. G.Cert. M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Geology

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mining Engineering

B.A.Sc M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

BCIT

Course	Mineral Exploration & Mining Technology
Degree	Dip.

Camosun College

Course	Mining Engineering Bridge
Degree	Dip.

Douglas College

Course	Geological Resources
Degree	Dip.

Simon Fraser University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of British Columbia

Course	Geological Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc. G.Cert. M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Mining Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Manitoba

Institution

Course

Degree

Brandon University

Geology

B.Sc.

University of Manitoba

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Brandon University

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc.

University of Manitoba

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

New Brunswick

Institution

Course

Degree

University of New Brunswick

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Geological Engineering

B.Sc.

Geological Studies

B.Sc.

University of New Brunswick

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geological Engineering
Degree	B.Sc.
Course	Geological Studies
Degree	B.Sc.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Institution

Course

Degree

College of North Atlantic

Mining Engineering Technician

Dip.

Memorial University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

College of North Atlantic

Course	Mining Engineering Technician
Degree	Dip.

Memorial University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Northwest Territories

Institution

Course

Degree

Aurora College

Introduction to the Mining Industry

Training

Mineral Processing Operator

Training

Surface Miner

Training

Aurora College

Course	Introduction to the Mining Industry
Degree	Training
Course	Mineral Processing Operator
Degree	Training
Course	Surface Miner
Degree	Training

Nova Scotia

Institution

Course

Degree

Acadia University

Geology

B.Sc. M.Sc.

Dalhousie University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mineral Resource Engineering

M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Saint Mary’s University

Geology

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Acadia University

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc.

Dalhousie University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Mineral Resource Engineering
Degree	M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Saint Mary’s University

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Ontario

Institution

Course

Degree

Brock University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc.

Cambrian College

Mining Engineering Technician

Dip.

Mining Engineering Technology

Dip.

Carleton University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.S.c Ph.D.

Collège Boréal

Construction Engineering Technician

Dip.

Prospecting and Mining Exploration Techniques

Dip.

Fleming College

Resources Drilling Technician

Dip.

Lakehead University

Geology

B.Sc. M.Sc.

Laurentian University

Earth Sciences

B.Sc.

Engineering Science (Mining Option)

M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Geology (three options)

M.Sc.

Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology

Ph.D.

Mining Engineering

B.Eng.

Northern College - Haileybury School of Mines

Instrumentation & Control

Dip.

Mineral Exploration Techniques

Certificate

Mining Engineering Technician

Dip.

Queen’s University

Geological Engineering

B.A.Sc. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Geological Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mining Engineering

B.A.Sc. M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Social Performance Management in the Extractive Industries

Gr.Dip.

St. Lawrence College

Geological Studies

Certificate

University of Ottawa

Earth Sciences

M.Sc. Ph.D.

Geology

H.B.Sc.

Geology-Physics

H.B.Sc.

University of Toronto

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.A.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mineral Engineering

B.A.Sc. M.Eng.

Mining and Geomechanics

M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Waterloo

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Geological Engineering

B.A.Sc.

University of Western Ontario

Geology

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Brock University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc.

Cambrian College

Course	Mining Engineering Technician
Degree	Dip.
Course	Mining Engineering Technology
Degree	Dip.

Carleton University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.S.c Ph.D.

Collège Boréal

Course	Construction Engineering Technician
Degree	Dip.
Course	Prospecting and Mining Exploration Techniques
Degree	Dip.

Fleming College

Course	Resources Drilling Technician
Degree	Dip.

Lakehead University

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc.

Laurentian University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc.
Course	Engineering Science (Mining Option)
Degree	M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geology (three options)
Degree	M.Sc.
Course	Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology
Degree	Ph.D.
Course	Mining Engineering
Degree	B.Eng.

Northern College - Haileybury School of Mines

Course	Instrumentation & Control
Degree	Dip.
Course	Mineral Exploration Techniques
Degree	Certificate
Course	Mining Engineering Technician
Degree	Dip.

Queen’s University

Course	Geological Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geological Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Mining Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc. M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Social Performance Management in the Extractive Industries
Degree	Gr.Dip.

St. Lawrence College

Course	Geological Studies
Degree	Certificate

University of Ottawa

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geology
Degree	H.B.Sc.
Course	Geology-Physics
Degree	H.B.Sc.

University of Toronto

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.A.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Mineral Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc. M.Eng.
Course	Mining and Geomechanics
Degree	M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Waterloo

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Geological Engineering
Degree	B.A.Sc.

University of Western Ontario

Course	Geology
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Quebec

Institution

Course

Degree

Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Technologie minérale

Dip.

Cégep de Saint-Félicien

Géologie des ressources minérales

Certificate

Cégep de Sept-Îles

Technologie minérale

Dip.

Cégep de Thetford

Technologie minérale

Dip.

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Génie minéral

M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)

Sciences de la Terre

M.Sc. Ph.D.

McGill University

Earth and Planetary Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Mining Engineering

B.Eng. Gr.Dip. M.Eng. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Université du Québec

Génie minéral - UQAT

M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Géologie et Génie Géologique – Exploration minérale - UQAC

G.Cert. M.Sc.

Sciences de la Terre et de l'atmosphère - UQAM

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Géologie Appliquée - UQAM

Certificate

Université Laval

Sciences de la Terre

M.Sc. Ph.D.

Géologie

B.Sc.

Génie des Mines et de la Minéralurgie

B.Eng. M.Eng. Ph.D.

Génie Géologique

B.Eng.

Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Course	Technologie minérale
Degree	Dip.

Cégep de Saint-Félicien

Course	Géologie des ressources minérales
Degree	Certificate

Cégep de Sept-Îles

Course	Technologie minérale
Degree	Dip.

Cégep de Thetford

Course	Technologie minérale
Degree	Dip.

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Course	Génie minéral
Degree	M.Eng. M.A.Sc. Ph.D.

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)

Course	Sciences de la Terre
Degree	M.Sc. Ph.D.

McGill University

Course	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Mining Engineering
Degree	B.Eng. Gr.Dip. M.Eng. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Université du Québec

Course	Génie minéral - UQAT
Degree	M.A.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Géologie et Génie Géologique – Exploration minérale - UQAC
Degree	G.Cert. M.Sc.
Course	Sciences de la Terre et de l'atmosphère - UQAM
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Géologie Appliquée - UQAM
Degree	Certificate

Université Laval

Course	Sciences de la Terre
Degree	M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Géologie
Degree	B.Sc.
Course	Génie des Mines et de la Minéralurgie
Degree	B.Eng. M.Eng. Ph.D.
Course	Génie Géologique
Degree	B.Eng.

Saskatchewan

Institution

Course

Degree

Northlands College

Mineral Exploration Techniques

Certificate

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Mining Industry Pre-Employment

Certificate

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Mining Engineering Technology

Dip.

Saskatoon Business College

Mining Industry Business Specialist

Dip.

University of Regina

Earth Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Saskatchewan

Geological Engineering

B.Sc.

Geology Fundamentals

Certificate

Geological Sciences

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Sedimentary Geology

Certificate

Northlands College

Course	Mineral Exploration Techniques
Degree	Certificate

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Course	Mining Industry Pre-Employment
Degree	Certificate

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Course	Mining Engineering Technology
Degree	Dip.

Saskatoon Business College

Course	Mining Industry Business Specialist
Degree	Dip.

University of Regina

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

University of Saskatchewan

Course	Geological Engineering
Degree	B.Sc.
Course	Geology Fundamentals
Degree	Certificate
Course	Geological Sciences
Degree	B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Course	Sedimentary Geology
Degree	Certificate

Yukon

Institution

Course

Degree

Yukon University

Earth Sciences

Dip.

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining

Dip.

Yukon University

Course	Earth Sciences
Degree	Dip.
Course	Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining
Degree	Dip.

University bursaries and scholarships

A wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available in Canada to support students pursuing mining-related education. This financial support is made possible through industry organizations, educational institutions, and partners, helping students strengthen their academic pathways and achieve their career goals in the mining profession.

Alberta

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Ivan Finlay Leadership Award

APEGA

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	$ 1,250.00 (x10)

The Ian Muirhead Memorial Scholarship

Alberta Chamber of Resources

Program/Focus	Mining Engineering
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)

British Columbia

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

BC Hydro – Engineers and Geoscientists BC

BC Hydro-EGBC

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience incl. geology
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00 (x6)

BC/Yukon Branch – Mineral Processing Scholarship

CIM BC Branch

Program/Focus	Mineral processing
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00

Brian Nadjiwon Scholarship

EGBC

Program/Focus	Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00

CIM BC Grad Studies Award

CIM BC Branch

Program/Focus	Earth Science and Mineral Engineering
Education Level	Grad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,000.00 (x3)

EGBC Student Program Scholarship

EGBC

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00

Geoscience BC Scholarships

Geoscience BC

Program/Focus	BC-focused geoscience thesis
Education Level	Grad (MSc/PhD)
Amount (CAD)	$ 5,000.00

Matthias Jakob Memorial Scholarship

EGBC

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 5,000.00

Manitoba

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Scholarships & Bursaries (Aggregated list)

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	$ 500.00 - $ 2,000.00

National

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Canadian Mineral Industry Education Foundation (CMIEF)

CMIEF

Program/Focus	Mining-focused university programs
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 1,500.00 per term (renewable)

CIM Scholarships (Canada wide awards)

Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) & CIM Foundation

Program/Focus	Mining, mineral processing, geology, metallurgy
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	Varies

Franco-Nevada Diversity Scholarship

Franco Nevada

Program/Focus	Mining-related program
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	Varies

MES‑COSMO Scholarship

CIM Mining Economics & Strategy (MES) / COSMO

Program/Focus	Mine planning optimization & mineral economics
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	Varies

Mining Needs You (MiHR) – Scholarship Program

Mining Industry Human Resources Council

Program/Focus	Mining-related programs
Education Level	Undergrad/College
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00

PDAC Student Financial Support (Institutional)

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Program/Focus	Mineral exploration, mining & geological technology
Education Level	College/Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	Varies (via institutions)

SEG (Applied Geophysics) Scholarships

Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Program/Focus	Applied geophysics
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)

SEG Canada Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Society of Economic Geologists – Canada Foundation

Program/Focus	Economic geology thesis (field/lab support)
Education Level	Undergrad (4th year)
Amount (CAD)	$ 1,000.00

Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund

Administred by YMPSF (Funded by over 30 Institutions)

Program/Focus	Mining-related program
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	$ 225,000.00 (Fund total)

New Brunswick

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Rory Kempster Memorial Earth Science Scholarship

CIM New Brunswick Branch

Program/Focus	Earth sciences (incl. mining/metallurgy)
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,000.00

Newfoundland and Labrador

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Outreach Scholarships & Bursaries

PEGNL

Program/Focus	Engineering & Earth Sciences
Education Level	Undergrad (Engineering & Earth Sciences)
Amount (CAD)

Nova Scotia

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Scholarships & Grants (Energy & Mines)

NS Dept. of Natural Resources & Renewables

Program/Focus	Energy/minerals-related programs
Education Level	Various
Amount (CAD)	Varies

Nunavut

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

NAPEG Education Foundation Scholarships

NAPEG (NWT & Nunavut)

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	See NAPEG

Nunavut Mining Symposium Scholarships

Nunavut Mining Symposium

Program/Focus	Mining-related studies
Education Level	Post‑secondary
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00 (x3 regions)

Nunavut Mining Symposium Scholarships

Kivalliq Inuit Association

Program/Focus
Education Level	Secondary and Post-secondary
Amount (CAD)

Ontario

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

APGO Education Foundation Scholarships

APGO Education Foundation

Program/Focus	Geoscience-related studies
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)

Scholarships & Bursaries (Aggregated list)

Ontario Mining Association (OMA)

Program/Focus	Mining-related fields at ON colleges/universities
Education Level	Various
Amount (CAD)	Varies

Southern Ontario Branch Canadian Mineral Processors Scholarship

CIM Canadian Mineral Processors (Toronto Branch)

Program/Focus	Merit
Education Level	Undergrad/College
Amount (CAD)	$ 3,000.00

Quebec

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Bourse d’études de l’industrie minière

Association minière du Québec (AMQ)

Program/Focus	Sciences de la Terre / génie des mines, etc.
Education Level	Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 3,000.00

Saskatchewan

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

APEGS Scholarships & Bursaries

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of SK

Program/Focus	Engineering & Geoscience
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	Varies

iMpowered Scholarships

International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII)

Program/Focus	Minerals industry programs
Education Level	Undergrad/College
Amount (CAD)	Varies

Yukon

Award / Sponsor

Program / Focus

Education Level

Amount (CAD)

Geoffrey Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship

Government of Yukon

Program/Focus	Geology (Yukon field component)
Education Level	Grad
Amount (CAD)	$ 2,500.00

Yukon Chamber of Mines Bursaries (CNIM)

Yukon University / Yukon Chamber of Mines

Program/Focus	CNIM programs (e.g., Earth Sciences)
Education Level	College/Undergrad
Amount (CAD)	$ 1,000.00 (x2)

Yukon Foundation – Mining/Geology Awards (Aggregated list)

Yukon Foundation

Program/Focus	Geology, mining-related engineering, geophysics, earth sciences
Education Level	Undergrad/Grad
Amount (CAD)	Varies