TAHLTAN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT – INDUSTRY REPORT 2022
TNDC PARTNER
OR ICA CA NA DA INC. COMPANY OVERVIEW
Corporate Head Office: Calgary, Alberta
CONTACT Blaine Wright Business Development Manager 250 286 3255 blaine.wright@orica.com orica.com
Orica is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources. Sustainability is integral to our operations. Our approach to sustainability begins with ensuring we operate our business responsibly, and by prioritizing the safety of our people, customers, and communities. We are in a unique position to leverage our expertise in technology to create safer and more responsible solutions and deliver positive economic, social, and environmental contributions through our business activities.
What is your relationship with TNDC and the Tahltan Nation? How long have you had your joint venture (or other relationship) with TNDC?
What training opportunities do you provide for Tahltan members? Orica provides training opportunities for people that want to join the Orica team including:
Orica and TNDC have had a formal agreement since 2014.
What employment and training opportunities are available to Tahltan members? How do you communicate these opportunities?
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Blaster helper training;
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Bulk underground explosives loading technician;
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Bulk explosives truck operator; and,
Orica has employment opportunities throughout Western Canada. These positions are comprised of explosives truck operators, plant personnel, certified blasters, and blasters helpers for both surface and underground mining operations. Orica provides employment opportunities for people that want to join the Orica team. Opportunities are forwarded to TNDC through the TCG Employment & Contracting Director and posted electronically.
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Bulk explosives plant operator.
What philanthropic contributions have you made to the Tahltan Nation? Charitable contributions are an important reflection of Orica’s commitment to the communities where we operate around the world. We measure our business performance through engaged employees, satisfied customers and in the communities where we operate.
Why should Tahltan members want to work for you? The explosives industry provides opportunities for excellent long-term careers in local and global mining and construction industries. Orica provides opportunities, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organization. Career paths at Orica are flexible allowing you to specialize or become a generalist. Orica is proud of its diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognized and encouraged. Orica also provides training programs, opportunities, and initiatives to ensure your continued growth.
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Corporate giving is one important way Orica works to enrich the hundreds of communities where we conduct business. Through our charitable contributions, we provide funds to organizations serving communities where Orica operates in North America. We focus this funding into five pillars: Youth, Education, Environment Safety and Innovation Orica is a Gold Sponsor for the Healthy Active Tahltans (HATs) initiative. In addition, Orica offers scholarships for Tahltan Nation members to attend collegiate programs in Earth Sciences based on TNDC nomination and recommendations.
