People First
At Trade in Motion, we believe that when companies invest in people, they build stronger teams, stronger operations, and a stronger industry.
People are the foundation of every successful mining operation and project. Through People First, Trade in Motion — a workforce strategy advisory firm — highlights the professionals, careers, and leadership shaping the future of the exploration and mining industry across North America.
By sharing the stories and expertise of industry leaders, technical specialists, and innovators, we inspire current and future talent to pursue meaningful careers in mining. This platform strengthens our ability to identify, attract, and connect exceptional professionals and technicians with companies seeking highly qualified individuals — directly addressing the qualified technicians shortage and mining engineers shortage facing the industry today, and building diverse mining workforce teams who will contribute to safer, more productive, and more sustainable operations.
Our commitment extends beyond recruitment. Through our Executive Workforce Advisory Program, we invest in the long-term success of the professionals and technicians we represent by providing training, worker mentorship, and career development opportunities that help them expand their technical expertise, strengthen their leadership skills, and advance their careers. By continuously developing talent, we drive Mining Workforce Development and create greater value for both our professionals and the companies they serve.
Success Stories
Nevada, United States
Workforce Development & Geological Services
Trade in Motion assembled a team of 10 geologists supporting exploration activities across multiple i-80 Gold operations in Nevada. The team includes professionals ranging from recent graduates to geologists with more than 20 years of industry experience, providing the client with a balanced workforce capable of meeting both technical and operational requirements.
Arizona, United States
Executive Technical Recruitment
Trade in Motion identified and recruited a highly experienced engineering professional with the technical expertise and leadership capabilities required to support our client’s operations. Our recruitment process focused on technical excellence, cultural alignment, bilingual communication and long-term organizational fit.
Exploration Workforce Management
Trade in Motion built and managed a multidisciplinary exploration team of seven geologists, led by a Qualified Person (QP), to support the company’s Kelvin Project in Arizona.
Kentucky, United States
International Technical Talent Recruitment
Trade in Motion successfully recruited and placed a highly specialized technical professional from Mexico and secured the TN1 visa renewal for a Canadian technician to support our client’s operations. Both immigration cases presented significant complexities; however, Trade in Motion successfully managed the entire process and obtained approval for both TN1 and TN2 visas.
