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| John Martin participates in a heavy equipment operator training session. |
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We are committed to hiring local people whenever possible to fill positions at all levels and on all components of the project. At the Voisey’s Bay site in Labrador, we have clear guidelines and procedures in place to maximize hiring of Aboriginal peoples and other residents of Labrador.
During 2003, we devoted a significant amount of time and resources to preparing for the operations phase of the mine and concentrator. We will begin recruiting our operations personnel for the mine and concentrator late 2004. Our goal is to have a highly skilled and motivated workforce in place to fill the 400 jobs at the site by June 2005. Through this transition, we remain committed to the same set of principles that are now being followed to maximize employment opportunities for Aboriginal people and residents of Labrador. A high level of skill has already been identified as existing in Labrador and we are taking all the necessary steps to ensure that when recruiting begins for the Voisey’s Bay site, we will be successful in recruiting a highly motivated workforce with as many Labradorians as possible operating the mine and concentrator.
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