Aboriginal company to provide mine security – StarPhoenix
BHP Billiton has signed an agreement with Athabasca Basin Security (ABS) to provide security services for its Jansen potash project. ABS is partnering with local First Nations through the Kawacatoose Day Star Muskowekwan (KDM) Business Development Corp. for the training and employment of band members by the Saskatchewan-based security firm.
The contract will add 40 jobs to the area. KDM will be responsible for security training while ABS will provide pre-employment requirements and jobs across Western Canada for the people who meet them.
The First Nation becomes the sole provider of training for the company in the region.
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