New Miner Training Program
Cementation’s New Miner Training Program has gained recognition and support amongst Indigenous governments and communities, and the mining industry. We have successfully trained new miners from many northern communities and have provided career opportunities for Indigenous peoples in mining and we continue to focus on this program and employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
Diversity and Inclusion – Toastmasters Open House
Diversity and Inclusion | Toastmasters Open House Panel Session #1 – An Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion | Toastmasters Open House Panel Session #2 – Micro-Agressions
Diversity and Inclusion | Toastmasters Open House Panel Session #3 – A Culture of Belonging
(Save the Date: October 6, 2022)
Respecting and Valuing Diversity and Inclusion at Cementation
This introductory diversity and inclusion course is mandatory for all employees. It was rolled out to existing employees in September, 2020 and all new hires are enrolled in this training upon their hire date. This content serves as an introduction to diversity and inclusion and has also been referred to as diversity and inclusion awareness training.
The course learning outcomes are listed below:
- Define diversity and inclusion what they mean to Cementation
- Describe the benefits of understanding differences in cultures and generations
- Describe the benefits of understanding differences in gender and sexual diversity
- Categorize the five (5) main generation work styles
- Identify barriers that hinder diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Improve communication with people of different cultures and generations
Course completion rates are consistently high, with ongoing positive feedback received from employees.
Below are some of the comments that have been received:
“Well done! This subject touches home base for me. I was brought up Italian. This was not easy growing up in the times I did and were I did. We were always judged and accused of taking local jobs, and still to this day dealing with stereotypes in and out of work. All this being said, I hope it opens eyes and thank you for this course.”
“I have completed the Diversity and Inclusion Training. I found the course very informative and interesting. The content was very easy to understand and each slide was well presented. The knowledge checks that the end of each module were very helpful in reminding you of what you just processed. I found it helped summarize the information.”
“Well done on a good Diversity and Inclusion course!!! User friendly and impactful. Thank you for the opportunity.”
“At 66 I have participated in many types of training. This has been one of the best training exercises I have ever participated in.Is there a way or am I able to share this Respecting and Valuing Diversity and Inclusion at Cementation with family and other businesses?”
Diversity and Inclusion –
A Practical Guide for Leaders (Parts, 1,2, 3)
This module is geared specifically to anyone is a leadership role. It is mandatory training for anyone in a supervisory role, whether as a front-line leader, or a senior executive.
The course learning outcomes are listed below. This content is currently being finalized and will be released by the end of December, 2021.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Commit to and practice inclusive supervisory behaviors.
- Identify and address Unconscious Biases / Microaggressions.
- Recognize and understand D&I terms and expressions.
- Identify opportunities to set the conditions for an inclusive work environment.
- Facilitate the recruitment, retention and promotion of individuals to ensure a talented, diverse workforce.
- Articulate an awareness of diversity issues.
- Identify and address problematic language.