Requirements for entry to University/College University: OAC/Grade 12 Math and Science College: OAC/Grade 12 Math and Science (Note: These are typical requirements, although all Universities/Colleges will have specific requirements.) Length of Program University: Bachelor Program: 4 years Masters Program: + 1 to 2 years (optional) College: Diploma Program (Technician): 2 years Diploma Program (Technologist): 3 years Technical Institute: N/A

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Designations & Other Education

Engineer: Upon graduation register as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a provincial Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists.

Diplomat: Upon graduation register with a provincial Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association.

Entry Level or Assistant Positions/2 - 4 years

Graduate Trainee Program Minesite/Regional Roles Department Orientation Learner Miner Miner (Supervisory) Mining Engineer Planning/Projects (Technical) Graduate Shiftboss  (Supervisory) Acting Mine Captain (Jr.  Management)

Junior or Mid-Management Positions/8 - 10 years

Production Roles Technical Roles Mine Captain Section Mining Superintendent Section Manager Mining Engineer Mine  Planning Mining Engineer Projects Drill & Blast Engineer

Senior Management Positions/10 years +

Production Roles Technical Roles Mining Manager Production Manager Mine Superintendent Managerial Roles Mine Manager General Manager Technical Services Manager Chief Engineer

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