Advanced Education and Skills
Natural Resources
July 2, 2015
Supporting Strong Communities
Provincial Government Providing Employment Supports to Employees of Teck Resources Duck Pond Operations
Officials with the Department of Advanced Education and Skills have met with Teck Resources to offer employment supports and services for approximately 320 employees affected by the closure of the company’s Duck Pond mine in Millertown, which took effect June 30, 2015.
“We are sensitive to the challenges and concerns of those affected and we will work with Teck Resources to offer employment services and supports. We have dedicated staff resources in our Grand Falls-Windsor office to assist displaced workers in pursuing retraining or seeking new employment opportunities. We will continue to work with the company and other government departments to offer all available supports to affected employees.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills
The Department of Advanced Education and Skills has created an employee and skills assessment inventory to help determine skills levels and potential training requirements of the impacted workers. This information will help tailor services and supports to the specific needs of employees and match displaced workers to positions in the province. The department has also participated with Teck Resources to deliver information sessions for the impacted employees.
The Provincial Government and Teck Resources have established a committee to provide oversight on the closure of the Duck Pond mind and to work with communities in the area.
“Over the past decade, Teck Resources has contributed significantly to the mining industry and to the economy of central Newfoundland. Although this closure was expected and well-planned, it is still difficult for affected workers, families and communities. There continues to be considerable mineral exploration activity in central Newfoundland that may lead to the possibility of new mines in the area. We will continue to encourage mineral exploration investment throughout the province and support industry wherever possible.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources
Individuals are encouraged to visit the Advanced Education and Skills Employment Centre at 42 Hardy Avenue in Grand Falls-Windsor or call 1-709-292-4331. They can also contact other office locations across the province and assistance is available via the Labour Market and Career Information Hotline at 1-800-563-6600, TTY: 1-866-729-4685.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is providing employment supports to help displaced workers at Teck Resources Duck Pond mine operation outside Millertown in central Newfoundland.
- Officials with the Department of Advanced Education and Skills are working with the company to find solutions to help the 320 employees.
- The department offers career counselling, resume writing, employment and wage subsidy programs and job search assistance and access to localized labour market information and research.
- Individuals are encouraged to visit the Advanced Education and Skills Employment Centre at 42 Hardy Avenue in Grand Falls-Windsor or call 1-709-292-4331. They can also contact other office locations across the province and assistance is available via the Labour Market and Career Information Hotline at 1-800-563-6600, TTY: 1-866-729-4685.
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Media contacts:
| John Tompkins Director of Communications Department of Advanced Education and Skills 709-729-0753 Johntompkins@gov.nl.ca |
Diana Quinton Director of Communications Department of Natural Resources 709-729-5282, 631-8155 dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca |
2015 07 02 4:10 p.m.