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.

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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.
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.

British Columbia

Institution
Course
Degree
Camosun College
Mining Engineering Bridge
Diploma
Douglas College
Geological Resources
Diploma
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.

Manitoba

Institution
Course
Degree
Brandon University
Geology
B.Sc.
University of Manitoba
Earth Sciences
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.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Institution
Course
Degree
College of North Atlantic
Mining Engineering Technician
Diploma
Memorial University
Earth Sciences
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

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.

Ontario

Institution
Course
Degree
Brock University
Earth Sciences
B.Sc. M.Sc.
Cambrian College
Mining Engineering Technician
Diploma
Mining Engineering Technology
Diploma
Collège Boréal
Construction Engineering Technician
Diploma
Prospecting and Mining Exploration Techniques
Diploma
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
Diploma
Mineral Exploration Techniques
Certificate
Mining Engineering Technician
Diploma
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.

Quebec

Institution
Course
Degree
Cégep de Saint-Félicien
Géologie des ressources minérales
Certificate
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Technologie minérale
Diploma
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Génie minéral
M.Eng. M.A.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.

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
Diploma
Saskatoon Business College
Mining Industry Business Specialist
Diploma
University of Saskatchewan
Geological Engineering
B.Sc.
Geology Fundamentals
Certificate
Geological Sciences
B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Sedimentary Geology
Certificate

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.

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