CDDA

Please find attached the Hotel Registration form for the 69th Annual CDDA A.G.M. and Convention.

Group form (individual reservation)

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association would like to invite proposals for papers to be considered for presentation at the annual Convention and AGM to be held in Quebec City at the Chateau Laurier Hotel on May 9-11, 2012. There are 10 spots available. Papers could include the following categories as examples, but not limited to:

-Interesting, challenging, local or offshore, jobs that Companies have done

-Speciality drilling jobs

-Safety Topics and new safety products

-New production equipment and information

-New government information or requirements

-New training information

-Environmental information

-Other, more general topics will be considered as well.

If you or your company is not in a position to present, I would ask that if you know of, or have attended or heard any papers that you feel would be of interest to the Diamond Drilling industry, please send us any information you have, and I will contact the person directly and make any arrangements.

These presentations are extremely important to make this convention a success

Please contact :

E-mail jimsavage@sympatico.ca or  office@cdda.ca

Phone 705 492-5777  Jim Savage

705 476-6992  Louise or Laurie

705 499-1445  Louise

Fax 705 476-9494

Please reply by February 10 if possible.

CDDA Recommended 2012 Wages

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA) has developed a certification process to upgrade the image of the diamond drilling industry. “Contractor Certification will demonstrate that a drill company is a ‘peace-of-mind’ service provider and open doors to new business opportunities for certified contractors,” according to Sylvie McPhail, Superintendent of Health, Safety, Environment and Community at Bradley Bros. Ltd. “Truly a winning formula for all stakeholders,” she adds.

The CDDA has supported mining companies, drilling contractors, manufacturers and suppliers since the 1940s; the new certification initiative continues that tradition by bringing drilling contractors in synch with rest of the minerals industry, where standards are becoming the norm.

The diamond drilling industry has the highest injury rate in the mineral exploration sector, according to the 2009 Canadian Mineral Exploration Health & Safety annual report. High injury rates expose drilling contractors and their clients to legal liability and increased costs due to lost work days.

“Exploration and mining companies are going to seek out drilling contractors that meet the new standard developed by the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association because it will simplify the selection process by reducing risk associated with environmental and safety performance,”   predicts Peter Holbek, Vice President Exploration with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation.

The CDDA standard will help companies demonstrate to clients and regulators that they have a health and safety, environmental and quality management system.

There is already a waiting list of diamond drill companies that want to start the process, as the CDDA puts the finishing touches to the new standard that will roll out across the country this winter and spring.

Look for us at Roundup January 23-26 in Vancouver and PDAC March 4-7 in Toronto.  Wear a CDDA button and spread the word that Standards Make $en$e

Western Safety Group

Friday Nov 25, 2011 - 9:00AM

Executive Plaza Hotel
7311 Westminister Hwy, Vancouver

The 2012 location for the AGM and Convention will be the Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec May 9-11, 2012.  Look for information in January 2012.  Mark it on your calendars!!

We have recently been contacted by a few colleges asking the following question:

Why are the postsecondary Mechanical Technician – Industrial Maintenance (Millwright) programs across Ontario colleges experiencing a significant down-turn in applications/enrolments?  

The trade is not regulated. It is apprenticeable, but no licensing or compulsory work requirements for apprenticeship within the industry.

Jobs Ontario suggests that from 2009-2013 there will be average opportunities for employment in this occupation and goes on to say that new positions will open as well as many more openings stem from retirement replacements. They state “millwrights and industrial mechanics are likely to face good employment prospects…” due to their varied skills.

Everything seems to be “right” for this trade, yet colleges are not getting students applying…

Is your indsutry not in the need of these positions to be filled?  Is there something the colleges are not offering that the industry is looking for? Your input is appreciated as the colleges work to address this issue.

Louise

Overburden Open 2011

Just a quick reminder to sign up for the Overburden Open 2011 being held June 23 in Rouyn Noranda, sponsored by Bradley Brothers.  Contact the CDDA office for more information or download registration form on the front page of the CDDA website at cdda.ca.

June is National Safety Month.

The National Safety Council encourages organizations to get involved
and participate in National Safety Month.  Each week has a Theme starting with June 1-5,  Summertime Safety. 

Visit Additional NSC summer safety and health fact sheets at :http://www.nsc.org/NSC_EVENTS/NAT_SAFE_MONTH/Pages/Week1.aspx

• Canoe Safety
• Inline Skating Safety
• Playground Safety
• Safe Bicycling
• Setting up Your Child’s Swing Set
• Skateboarding Safety Tips
• Summer & Alcohol Safety
• Sun & Heat Exposure
• Surviving the Hot Weather
• Using Fireworks Safely 

The Overburden  2011 will be held Thursday June 23, Rouyn Noranda at the Club de golf municipale Dallaire inc.

Download information at cdda.ca on the homepage 

Facts to consider:

1. Labour Market forecasting is an art, not a science
2. Canada does not have a good track record in predicting specific skill shortages or surpluses but:
3. Two Mega Trends:

• Aging Population resulting in lower labour force participation rates
• Knowledge ecomomy requiring a more educated workforce

By 2015 demand will exceed the supply of skill workers and 100% of net labour force growth will depend on immigration.

 CDDA Safety Group Meetings Upcoming Meetings

Western Safety Group

Inn at the Forks

Winnipeg

May 27, 2011

Eastern Safety Group

Holiday Inn Express

North Bay, Ont

May 26, 2011