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?

Yes

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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?

No.

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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?

No.

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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?

14/14

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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?

Yes.

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If I am Cree, is my salary taxable?

Yes.

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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?

No.

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Will training be provided?

Yes.

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