Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Western Copper anticipates that approximately 250 workers will be required at peak construction and approximately 180 workers at peak production.

Most of the employment position will be at an entry level. The work schedule will be based on two 12 hour shifts with equal time on and off (approximately seven days).

Mine operation will also require administrative staff at site that will work 8 hour shifts from Monday to Friday.

Western Copper is committed to employ as many people as possible from Carmacks, Pelly Crossing and other Yukon communities. Some of the non-local employees and their families may choose to move to Carmacks. Western Copper will provide worker transportation from Carmacks to the mine site thus reducing the number of vehicles on the local roads.

Western Copper is committed to investing in the training and upgrading of its workforce. This training will provide lasting benefits to employees beyond their tenure with the company.

Business Opportunities

Western Copper intends to work very closely with the local business community and with the development corporations of both the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and the Selkirk First Nation to provide local and regional firms with every opportunity to supply needed goods and services.

Western Copper estimates that the value of goods and services required each year to operate the mine will total approximately C$8 million. These services and supplies will be obtained as much as possible from local and regional sources.

Some examples of the ongoing contract work available through the life of the mine may include: camp catering and maintenance, fuel sales and hauling, expediting and light delivery services, personnel transportation, environmental services and site security services.