Jenny Campbell, Survey Technician
Rather than take grade 13 in Ontario, Jenny decided to take a family service worker program at college. During her placement, she realized that she didn't want to work in social services.
Jenny's plan was always to go to university and she initially pursued human biology at Queen's and Laurentian Universities in Ontario. Natural sciences proved to be the best fit and Jenny earned her Bachelor of Science from Lakehead University. While studying, Jenny worked at several mines as a summer student and for the government as a student employment officer.
A high school diploma is required for survey technicians and related post-secondary education is an asset. Vale Inco provided Jenny with two weeks of job specific training so she could safely work as a survey technician at their Thompson operation. She continues to learn on the job and has pursued further education in geology to support her long-term goal of working in different roles in mining.
Find out more about careers in mining in Canada by going to Explore for More , a website produced by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council.