Is there a cree cultural site at the Renard Mine?
Yes. Cree employees have cooking privileges for traditional food.
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Will I have benefits?
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Are there hiring goals with regards to Cree employees?
The employment and training committee determines Cree hiring objectives on an annual basis.
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Who makes up the employment training committee?
Stornoway (3), Cree Nation of Mistissini (2), Grand Council of the Cree (2).
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Does the mine site offer services (fuel, food, accommodation) to visitors?
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Am I allowed to take Moose/Goose breaks?
Yes (according to operational needs); however, Moose/Goose breaks are included within personal vacation time so plan accordingly.
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Am I allowed to hunt/fish/trap at the mine site?
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If I am hired, what is the arrival/departure point I must get to?
Chibougamau Airport, Rouyn-Noranda, Timmins and St. Hubert are the points of arrival/departure to/from Renard Mine Site. Employees are responsible to get themselves to these departure points.
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What is the rotation schedule?
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Am I allowed drugs or alcohol on site?
NO. Renard Mine is a DRY CAMP. NO ALCHOLOL OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED. STORNOWAY HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY!!!
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Is my family allowed to visit me on site?
No, not at the moment. There may be special activities in the future where families may be permitted to visit.
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Do I need to be bilingual or trilingual?
No; however, supervisor/managerial positions will require both English and French.
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As an employee, am I entitled to transportation allowance?
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If I am Cree, is my salary taxable?
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Will my bags and/or body be searched?
Yes, according to Stornoway’s security policies.
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If I am Cree, do I have special employment priorities?
Yes. As per the Mecheshoo Agreement, employment priority is given in the following order:
1) Swallow Family,
2) Mistissini Crees,
3) Cree, and
4) Other
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If I have a criminal record, will I automatically be disqualified?
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Will training be provided?
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