An industry ripe with opportunities – CIM Magazine

October 07, 2025

At CIM’s MEMO 2025 Conference, mining industry leaders stressed the need for attracting skilled talent, supporting Indigenous involvement and aligning careers with purpose for the workforce of tomorrow

Canada’s mining industry is brimming with opportunity, and companies are rethinking their strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in a changing workforce. This theme was explored by panelists during the Oct. 5 general session at CIM’s Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability/Mine Operators (MEMO) Conference in Calgary, Alberta.

Moderator John Rhind, CIM incoming president elect for 2026-2027, was joined on stage by Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, CEO and co-owner of contracting and logistics company Bouchier and member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation in Alberta, Sheila Risbud, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at Glencore Canada, and Shoghi Arjomandi, head of mining solutions and technology at Finning.

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