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.
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.
Trade Programs
Canadian colleges, technical institutes and training centers offer a wide range of mining-related trades programs, including certificates, diplomas, pre-employment training and apprenticeship pathways. These programs prepare students for skilled roles in areas such as heavy equipment, electrical work, welding, industrial maintenance and underground mining.
Alberta
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Power System Electrician
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Boilermaker
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
Carpenter
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| Lethbridge Polytechnic |
| Medicine Hat College |
| Red Deer Polytechnic |
| Portage College |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Olds College |
| Keyano College |
| Medicine Hat College |
| Lakeland College |
| Red Deer Polytechnic |
| Lethbridge Polytechnic |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| Keyano College |
| Red Deer Polytechnic |
| Northwestern Polytechnic |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| Red Deer Polytechnic |
| Northwestern Polytechnic |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Tradesecrets Alberta |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| OE955 (IUOE Local 955 Apprenticeship and Education) |
Plumber
Power System Electrician
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) |
| Lethbridge Polytechnic |
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
British Columbia
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Geotechnical/Environmental Driller
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Carpenter
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Geotechnical/Environmental Driller
| Skilled Trades BC |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) |
| IUOE Local 115 Training Association (IUOETA) |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) |
Industrial Electrician
| British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) |
| College of the Rockies |
| North Island College |
| College of New Caledonia |
| Northern Lights College |
| Selkirk College |
| Okanagan College |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) |
| College of the Rockies |
| Northern Lights College |
| College of New Caledonia |
| Selkirk College |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) |
| Thompson Rivers University |
| North Island College |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) |
| Camosun College |
Mobile Crane Operator
| IUOE Local 115 Training Association |
| Matterhorn Crane & Rigging Training Institute of BC |
Plumber
Powerline Technician
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
| University of the Fraser Valley |
| BC Hydro Power Line Technician Apprenticeship (employer-run, non-college) |
| FortisBC Power Line Technician Apprenticeship |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Manitoba
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Power System Electrician
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Wastewater Treatment Operator/Technician
Welder
Boilermaker
| Apprenticeship Manitoba |
Carpenter
| Red River College Polytechnic |
| Assiniboine College |
| University College of the North (UCN) |
| MITT (Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology) |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Assiniboine College |
| Red River College Polytechnic |
Industrial Electrician
| University College of the North (UCN) |
| Red River College Polytechnic |
| Assiniboine College |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Red River College Polytechnic |
| MITT (Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology) |
| University College of the North (UCN) |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Red River College Polytechnic |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Apprenticeship Manitoba (Welder trade profile) |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Red River College Polytechnic |
Power System Electrician
| Manitoba Hydro (Power Electrician Training Program, w/ RRC Polytech classes) |
| Red River College Polytechnic (Electrical) |
| Assiniboine College (Construction Electrician) |
Powerline Technician
| Manitoba Hydro (Power Line Technician Training Program) |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Assiniboine College (Piping Trades) |
| Red River College Polytechnic (Piping Trades) |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| Assiniboine College (Heavy Equipment Technician) |
| Red River College Polytechnic |
Wastewater Treatment Operator/Technician
| Red River College Polytechnic (Water and Wastewater Training) |
New Brunswick
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Mobile Hoisting Equipment Operator
Power System Technician
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Welder
Boilermaker
| NB Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification |
Carpenter
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Industrial Electrician
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Mobile Crane Operator
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Mobile Hoisting Equipment Operator
| NB Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification |
Power System Technician
| NB Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification |
Powerline Technician
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) |
Wastewater Treatment Operator
| NBCC — Water & Wastewater Management (part-time program) |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Power System Operator
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Carpenter
| Carpenter |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Heavy Equipment Operator
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Industrial Electrician
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Mobile Crane Operator
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Power System Operator
| Trained via employer apprenticeship |
Powerline Technician
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) |
Northwest Territories
Trade Name
Schools
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Technician
Industrial Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
| Aurora College |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Aurora College |
Heavy Equipment Technician
| Aurora College |
Industrial Electrician
| Aurora College |
Plumber
| Aurora College |
Nova Scotia
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Heavy Equipment Operator
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
Industrial Electrician
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agenc |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Operating Engineers Training Institute of Nova Scotia (OETINS) |
| Nova Scotia Dept. of Labour, Skills and Immigration |
Plumber
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
Powerline Technician
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Power |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
Nunavut
Trade Name
Schools
Carpenter
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plumber
Carpenter
| Nunavut Arctic College |
Heavy Equipment Operator
| Nunavut Arctic College |
Plumber
| Nunavut Arctic College |
Ontario
Trade Name
Schools
Blaster
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Blaster
| Fleming College |
Boilermaker
| Humber College |
| Georgian College |
| Lambton College |
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Conestoga College |
| Confederation College |
| Centennial College |
| Fanshawe College |
| Sault College |
| Northern College |
| Cambrian College |
Heavy Equipment Operator
| Fleming College |
| OETIO / IUOE Local 793 |
Industrial Electrician
| Mohawk College |
| Niagara College |
| Confederation College |
| Humber Polytechnic |
| Georgian College |
| Fanshawe College |
| Sheridan College |
| Lambton College |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Mohawk College |
| Conestoga College |
| Niagara College |
| Confederation College |
| Northern College |
| Fanshawe College |
| Sheridan College |
| Lambton College |
| Cambrian College |
| Georgian College |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Mohawk College |
| Confederation College |
| Sault College |
| Lambton College |
| Northern College |
| St. Lawrence College |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Niagara College |
| Mohawk College |
| Conestoga College |
| Canadore College |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO ) |
Plumber
| Mohawk College |
| Fleming College |
| Fanshawe College |
| Conestoga College |
| Algonquin College |
| George Brown College |
| Sault College |
| Confederation College |
Powerline Technician
| Algonquin College |
| Conestoga College |
| Cambrian College |
| St. Clair College |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Mohawk College |
| Lambton College |
| Sault College |
| George Brown College |
Prince Edward Island
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Welder
Boilermaker
| Training delivered in Nova Scotia |
Carpenter
| Holland College |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Holland College |
Heavy Equipment Operator
| Jvi Provincial Transportation & Safety Academy |
Industrial Electrician
| Holland College |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Holland College |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Holland College |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Holland College |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Training delivered in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia |
Plumber
| Holland College |
Powerline Technician
| Maritime Electric employer apprenticeship |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Holland College |
Welder
| Holland College |
Quebec
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Crane Operator
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Plumber
Underground Miner
Welder
Boilermaker
| Qc Training Centres |
Carpenter
| Qc Training Centres |
Crane Operator
| Qc Training Centres |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Qc Training Centres |
| Qc Training Centres |
Industrial Electrician
| Qc Training Centres |
| Qc Training Centres |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Qc Training Centres |
| Qc Training Centres |
| Qc Training Centres |
| Qc Training Centres |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Qc Training Centres |
Underground Miner
| Qc Training Centres |
Saskatchewan
Trade Name
Schools
Boilermaker
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Mobile Crane Operator
Plumber
Powerline Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Boilermaker
| SATCC (Boilermaker trade profile) |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| Southeast College |
| Suncrest College |
| North West College |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| Carlton Trail College |
| Suncrest College |
Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
Mobile Crane Operator
| Western Trade Training Institute (Parkland College, Melville) |
Plumber
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
Powerline Technician
| Southeast College |
| Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) |
| Northlands College |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| Southeast College |
| Suncrest College |
| North West College |
Yukon
Trade Name
Schools
Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Plumber
Power System Electrician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Welder
Carpenter
| Yukon University |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
| Yukon University |
Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician
| Yukon University |
Industrial Electrician
| Yukon University |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
| Yukon University |
Plumber
| Yukon University |
Power System Electrician
| Yukon University |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
| Yukon University |
Truck and Transport Mechanic
| Yukon University |
Welder
| Yukon University |