KUUJJUAQ, QC, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Avataa Rouillier
Drilling is proud to announce that its first five students have
successfully completed their training. Given the current context,
where workers are aging and it is difficult to attract young people
to the field, it is important to celebrate this great success.
Congratulations to these graduates who will be entering the job
market soon!
The Groupe Rouillier has always been highly involved with Inuit
communities and the next generation of drillers. As part of that
involvement, it has joined forces with Avataa Rouillier Drilling to
set up a school in Kuujjuaq where
students can acquire the knowledge they need to work in the
drilling industry. Together, these companies offer the resources
needed to encourage companies to hire workers from Northern Quebec, which contributes greatly to
the local economy.
"Two years ago, we obtained the UL 2724 ECOLOGO®
certification for service providers in the mineral exploration
sector. Today, that certification comes to life through our
recruitment and training of local workers in order to maximize
economic benefits and foster community development." –
Mario Rouillier, President and
CEO
A resounding success
The Avataa Rouillier Drilling school offers comprehensive
training to local workers who are interested in working in the
drilling industry. The school's first five graduates (Eyetsiak
Keatainak, Jake Chalmers,
Nathan Nowrakudluk-Shields,
Madeline Grist, and Carl Dupuis-Miron) have spent the past few
months honing their knowledge to make sure they have the skills
needed to work in the field.
As part of their training, they had the opportunity to
participate in an Institut national de la recherche scientifique
(INRS) project to determine the geothermal potential of the
Kuujjuaq region. More
specifically, they collected drill cores for the project. Thanks to
a competent team and state-of-the-art equipment, they had
everything they needed to succeed. This success will lead them to
join Raglan Mine drilling teams in the coming weeks.
The school would like to thank its valuable collaborators,
without whom this training would not have been possible:
- Kativik Ilisarniliriniq
- Raglan Mine
- CSMO Mines
- Charlie Watt and
Christine Nakoolak of Avataa
Rouillier Drilling
Special thanks to Professor Richard
Brassard, without whom none of this would be possible.
Richard is a benevolent person who is always available and has a
long-standing passion for the field. He has truly put his heart and
soul into the school. Without question, he is one of the reasons
for its great success. Avataa Rouillier Drilling strongly believes
that his role was crucial, and his students are very grateful for
his involvement.
"This first successful training sets the stage for a great
program. We look forward to the next cohorts." –
Richard Brassard
About Avataa Rouillier Drilling
Avataa Rouillier Drilling, a subsidiary of the Groupe Rouillier,
is a diamond drilling services company that has been operating in
Nunavik and partnering with Inuit communities since 2015.
SOURCE Avataa Rouillier Drilling