Yukon Mine Training Association

Training Resources

First Nations Wage Subsidy Program One of the most exciting programs that will run through the YMTA is the First Nations Wage Subsidy Program. The First Nations employees are hired and then trained on-the-job by employers and part of their wages are reimbursed through the wage subsidy program until they are fully qualified for the position. The subsidy is also available to First Nations employees who are already working in the industry and would like to move into more advanced job positions. This program is made possible through the ASEP agreement. 

Yukon Mine Training Resource Library YMTA has a collection of resources that include safety and mining training materials such as manuals, videos/DVDs, CD-ROMS. Topics covered include bear safety, confined spaces, conveyor belt safety, food safe, first aid, safety programs, financial planning, underground mining and surface mining safety and much more. 

YMTA Computer Lab YMTA has a small computer lab in our Whitehorse office for those who would like to do our online training courses and computer-based training. Training courses include: WHMIS, TDG, Lift Truck Safety, Fall Protection Awareness, Confined Space Awareness, H2S Awareness, ENFORM Petroleum Safety Training, etc. 

Safety Guidelines for Mineral Exploration in the Yukon This handbook has been developed based on the AMEBC Exploration Guidelines and it includes chapters on: Personal Work Methods & Protection; Clothing, Tools & Equipment; Health, Allergies & First Aid; Camp Management; Fire Hazards, Firearms, Explosives & Lightning; Travel & Transportation; Wild Animals; Survival; Underground Workings Drilling Rigs & Trenching. The handbook comes in a compact, easy-to-use, format and can be easily thrown in with your field gear for quick reference. This is a must-have for all exploration employees out in the field and it will be available for pick-up at YWCB or YMTA soon or you can download a the electronic version here.

MASHA (Mine and Aggregates Safety and Health Association) For information on Mine Rescue Training visit www.masha.on.ca.  

Yukon College For information on training to be a welder or a heavy equipment operator, visit the Yukon College.

Yukon Mining Careers Handbook This handbook provides a description of the wide variety of occupations that are involved in the mining and resource-related industries including both the educational and skill requirements to get into a specific job. Read more or download the pdf here.