Contract Labor

Workforce Solutions

Reliable, Skilled Labor for Mining Operations Across North America

GMS provides highly skilled mining labor solutions tailored to the demands of underground and surface operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Whether you need experienced miners, mechanics, electricians, or geologists, our contract labor program delivers professionals who are fully trained, safety-certified, and ready to integrate into your operation on day one.

With our proven Employee Development Program (EDP), we recruit, vet, train, and deploy the workforce you need — fast. GMS labor teams are active on mine sites from Nevada to Ontario, supporting everything from production mining to infrastructure maintenance. Our deep industry experience, hands-on management, and emphasis on safety make us a trusted labor partner for mines across North America.

Skilled Mining Personnel

Miners (Underground and Surface)
Electricians and Mechanics
Millwrights and Maintenance Techs
Engineers, Surveyors, and Geologists
Supervisors and Mine Managers

Our workforce includes a full range of skilled personnel — from production miners and tradespeople to technical experts and site supervisors. Every contractor is task-trained, certified, and equipped with the proper PPE and qualifications for their role.

Employee Development Program (EDP)

Recruitment, vetting, and onboarding
Hands-on training and task certification
Placement for both temporary and long-term roles
Contract-to-hire options available

GMS’s EDP is a proven pipeline for building and sustaining reliable mine site labor. We handle the entire process — from recruiting and onboarding to safety training and site integration. Contractors can work through GMS indefinitely or transition into full-time mine employment after a probationary period.

Onboarding & Safety Readiness

Fully trained and ready-to-work crews
PPE provided for all workers
Site-specific certifications and orientations
Support for MSHA, OSHA, and client-mandated protocols

We take onboarding seriously. All contract personnel arrive at your site with the right training, safety gear, and documentation. Our safety team works directly with clients to ensure every crew member is cleared for work and aligned with your site’s specific standards.

What Sets Us Apart

Why GMS Is the Go-To Partner for Mining Labor

Skilled, ready-to-deploy labor: Miners, tradespeople, and professionals available for both short-term and ongoing work.
Proven workforce pipeline: With more than 20 full-time recruiters, our Employee Development Program builds and maintains labor pools across North America
Zero-lag onboarding: GMS handles training, PPE, and certifications before arrival on site.
Flexible labor models: Fill temporary roles, supplement production, or scale for long-term growth.
Strong client relationships: Our labor partners count on GMS for responsiveness, reliability, and professionalism.

What They’re Saying

I would like to express my appreciation to the GMS maintenance team. We are pleased and we commend them on their performance and professionalism. Finding and retaining trained mill wrights and process electricians has proven to be a challenge. From day one, GMS has been a positive addition to our maintenance department and has made it possible for the Nevada Copper Process Maintenance and Operations teams to start moving forward to achieve the goals we have set to operate and maintain a world class copper processing facility. Again, thank you, we are looking forward to continuing to work with the GMS team.

– Scott Lawson, Mill Processing Manager at Nevada Copper
GMS was contracted to perform resin grouting services to address water ingress into underground openings. During a planned inspection, engineering identified a discontinuity in the rockmass which required immediate attention. After thorough evaluation, we proceeded with a polyurethane injection to stabilize the rock mass. GMS executed the work safely, efficiently, and with precision, playing a key role in securing both the area and access, ensuring the continued safety and functionality of the mine.

– Sam Renelli, Vice President, Technical Services at Foran Mining
I have been working with employees provided to me through GMS on different projects for over a year now. Most recently I have two electricians and a mining engineer on staff through GMS. The electricians are top notch I have one of the GMS electricians working as my lead electrician directing and overseeing our major power upgrade project that we are working on and could not be more pleased. And the young man that GMS provided us as a mining engineer is also fitting in and working out very well. I have been very happy with the personnel that has been sent to me through GMS. I highly recommend the use of GMS for anyone that is look for some short-term help or help getting staffed up for the long haul. Again, I have been nothing but pleased with the personnel I have obtained through GMS, and it takes a very big load off my shoulders searching for and hiring personal on my own.

– Shane Eisenbarth, Mine Manager at Tintic Consolidated Metals LLC
We at Normet Americas have worked with GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance for at least 12 years. GMS has used our shotcrete equipment, grouts, concrete additives, and void fill & rock reinforcement chemicals on many underground projects over the years. Our technical specialists have worked side-by-side with GMS personnel and can attest to their knowledge of concrete, shotcrete/grout mix designs and shotcrete spraying skills (including overhead). Safety and timely delivery of projects are their priorities.

– Lauro Lacerda, PE Ground Control Manager at Normet Americas, Inc

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