TAHLTAN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT – INDUSTRY REPORT 2022
TNDC PARTNER
P ROCON COMPANY OVERVIEW
Corporate Head Office: 620-4664 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC V5C 0E4
CONTACT Leanne Shaw Vice President, Human Resources 604 291 8292 lshaw@procongroup.com procongroup.com
Established in 1992, Procon is one of North America’s leading mining contractors. Our skillset includes the ability to construct and operate complex underground mine and civil infrastructure projects. A significant proportion of this work is performed through Indigenous partnerships in remote northern locations. Procon’s corporate office is in Burnaby, BC, and is supported with locations in Nisku, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Val-d’Or, QC; and Yellowknife, NT.
What is your relationship with TNDC and the Tahltan Nation? How long have you had your joint venture (or other relationship) with TNDC? Procon and the TNDC have successfully worked together on several projects within (or in proximity to) Tahltan Territory, including AltaGas’ Forrest Kerr and McLymont Hydroelectric projects, and Pretivm’s Brucejack Mine. Our relationship with the Tahltan has developed through various forms of joint venture agreements supporting work within the Golden Triangle region of British Columbia for more than 20 years.
What employment and training opportunities are available to Tahltan members? How do you communicate these opportunities? Procon has internally developed a “new miner” training program that incorporates modules to introduce and train workers on various aspects of underground mining. At the Brucejack Mine, as an example, new employees from the Tahltan Nation are provided the opportunity to work through these modules over time with the goal of producing job-ready underground miners. This in-house program combines classroom theory with hands-on training and is aligned with legislative requirements. Through training and experience, the intent of the program is to provide employees with the opportunity to advance, over time and with the right competencies, through various job functions into future roles such as an equipment operator, driller, or supervisor. Positions are also made available to those holding technology diplomas/degrees supporting surveyor, mine technician or mine engineer roles within the company. We work directly with TNDC’s Human Resources and career centre, and are partnering to post all job opportunities to the TCG OnTrack Job Board.
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Why should Tahltan members want to work for you? We are proud of our relationship with the Tahltan Nation and believe in the rights of all Indigenous Nations to benefit from resource development in their regions. Procon has integrated Indigenous relations into our core business strategies and practices to the point we consider ourselves to be the leader in our chosen business in Canada in partnering with Indigenous businesses. To this end, more than 75% of our business is performed through Indigenous partnerships and we are proud of our diverse workforce which we look to further develop. Procon is committed to providing our current and future Indigenous employees who possess the essential skills and experience with opportunities for advancement. We strive to build relationships built upon a framework of mutual benefit, respect, and sustainability.
Above: Mine rescue training.
