Matachewan's Aboriginal Access to Mining Jobs Training Strategy (MAATS)
PO Box 208
Matachewan, ON P0K1M0
Toll Free: 1-877-665-2470
Phone (705) 565-2470
Fax: (705) 565-2472
lj.flood@xplornet.com
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
(705) 894-2072
First Nation Partnership Coordinator, North Gate Minerals
(705) 565-2230, ext 227
(705) 273-2055
Employment & Training Coordinator, Mamo-Nuskomitowin
(705) 268-9066
WTES Program Manager, Wabun Tribal Council
(705) 268-9066
EDO/Employment Officer, Matachewan First Nation
(705) 565-2230, ext 239
Community Liaison Officer
(705) 565-2470, ext 224
Providing innovative employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal peoples in rural/remote area, within the Wabun Tribal Council area.
Matachewan First Nation
Mattagami First Nation
Wahgoshig First Nation
North Gate Minerals
Province of Ontario
Provide career assessment and counseling to prospective training participants and provide educational, training, work experience and interventions.
Identify and develop a training plan for candidates who have the interest and ability to move into supervisory, management positions and mentoring roles.
Provide permanent job placements as well as retention and advancement programs to active participants over the life of the project.
- Pre-employment Planning and Assessment
- Individual Career Assessments
- Community Based Career Counseling
- Career/Research Planning
- On-site Employment Training
- Computer Literacy
- Electronic Classroom Programming
- Personal Success in the Workplace
- Instructional & Specialty Site Learning
- Apprenticeships in: Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic, Millwright, Electrical, Welding, other
Individuals of Aboriginal Ancestry who meet the requirements. Individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. Must be 18 years or over to participate.
Chief Walter Naveau, February 13, 2009