Growing up in the Estevan area, it was evident that our city cares about the success of our youth. The residents, companies and individuals of our city have shown that they care in a multitude of ways.
For example, there are several companies in the area that offer various summer student employment opportunities. Having said that, I am able to speak confidently from personal experience when I say that Westmoreland Coal Company is a company that genuinely cares for the success and well-being of not only their permanent staff, but their summer students as well.
This is the second summer that I have had the pleasure of working at the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Estevan Mine. I am returning to the company as the Energy Tour guide.
In past years as well as now, there are numerous other summer student employment opportunities provided. This year alone, we have students in almost every department. To name a few, we have summer students who were hired as hauler operators, washbay attendants, maintenance administration staff, human resources administration staff, and the exploration geologist position. We are everywhere.
Rather than speaking solely from my perspective, I took the opportunity to speak with my fellow summer students and asked them for a statement on their personal experiences. Here are a few of the responses that were given:
“The staff are super friendly, it is a great and safe environment to work in.”
“My experiences here have been valuable in regards to my engineering education.”
“The opportunity to work in an environment where I am provided with job relevant experience, is an opportunity that I will forever be thankful for.”
“Through my employment opportunity at the mine, I have been fortunate enough to gain knowledge that coincides with what I am learning and will better prepare me for my career as I further my education.”
“To be part of a company that is on the leading edge of technology like using unmanned aircrafts for surveying is very unique and valuable.”
