Strength in Diversity, Investing in our People

Copper Mountain is committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where employees feel empowered and have a sense of belonging.

A majority of our workforce is from our surrounding communities. We are proud to recruit locally, enhance employees’ skills through training, and promote from within our organization. 

Our workforce has also become more diverse. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, faith, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disability status, and we recognize the importance of hiring and promoting people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and mindsets to drive innovative problem-solving. 

We strive to continually create an environment where all employees feel welcome, safe, and supported.

Training

Copper Mountain invests in its people. We offer several successful training and development programs, including our 13 apprenticeship programs supporting various disciplines. Apprenticeships are highly valued and sought after by Copper Mountain employees. Upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program, an employee’s tuition, textbooks, living out allowance, and wages are paid for by the company.

Since the program’s inception in 2012, 34 apprentices have successfully achieved the Red Seal standard of excellence in the skilled trades. Copper Mountain was recognized by the British Columbia Industry Training Authority for our excellent Industrial Trades Development Program.

Each year we target hiring several summer students, including undergraduate, technical, and high school students. Students serve in important seasonal roles at the mine and play a critical role in developing mining talent within the province. Many of these students return to work for the mine in subsequent years.