TPD Mining Recruitment Experts

Canada’s mining sector hit a record 100,000 direct employees in 2025 — and still can’t find enough workers. With sector unemployment at just 2.6% and over 80,000 positions projected vacant by 2030, every unfilled heavy duty mechanic, mining engineer, or geologist costs your operation production time.

TPD is North America’s leading mining recruitment specialist. We place corporate and operational roles — from mine managers and geologists to HDMs and millwrights — across Canada and the US. We’ve been doing it for over 45 years.

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Which mining roles does TPD recruit for?

TPD recruits across 10 job categories spanning both corporate and operational functions. On the corporate side, we place senior leadership (VP Exploration, Mine Managers, CEOs), HR professionals, finance and accounting specialists, sales and business development managers, sustainability and ESG professionals, and project managers. On the operational side, we recruit mining engineers, geologists and hydrogeologists, heavy duty mechanics, millwrights, electricians, instrumentation technicians, blasters, and health and safety professionals. Whether you need a Chief Geologist or a crew of HDMs, we cover the full roster.

What’s the turnaround time on mining staff requests?

It depends on the role and volume, but we move fast. In one recent engagement, we shortened a mining client’s hiring process from 60 days to 24 hours. For high-demand operational roles like heavy duty mechanics and millwrights, we maintain active candidate pipelines so we can deploy quickly. For specialised corporate roles, typical placement timelines range from two to six weeks depending on seniority and location.

Are all mining staff supplied by TPD qualified and certified?

Yes. We verify all candidate credentials and facilitate the certifications required by your site — including safety certifications (MSHA, WHMIS), drug and alcohol screening, and site-specific orientation requirements. For roles requiring professional designations (P.Eng., P.Geo., CPA), we confirm current registration status before presenting candidates.

Do you recruit for mining operations in the United States?

Yes. TPD actively recruits for mining projects across both Canada and the United States. In Canada, we’re active in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In the US, we cover major mining jurisdictions including Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. We place candidates for both remote mine-site operations and corporate head office roles.

What makes TPD different from generalist staffing agencies?

Three things. First, we’re specialists — mining, semiconductor, and manufacturing are the only industries we serve, and each has a dedicated recruitment team. Our mining recruiters understand the difference between a mining engineer and a geological engineer, and they know which certifications a mill superintendent needs at a remote fly-in site. Second, we cover both corporate and operational roles under one roof. Most agencies are either trades specialists who can’t fill your HR director, or professional recruiters who can’t credibly source a millwright. TPD does both. Third, we’ve been at this for over 45 years with a 98% placement retention rate — the candidates we place stay.

What types of mining does TPD support?

We specialise in hard rock mining — gold, silver, copper, zinc, and nickel operations — as well as critical minerals and rare earth elements, mineral exploration and development, and mine services and consulting. We do not recruit for coal mining or oil sands operations.

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