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With rich geological benefits, expansive land and creative business ventures, the Municipality of Greenstone attracts those with big, adventurous ideas and sets the foundation for its key industries.

Forestry and natural resources

From sawmills, pulp mills and natural resource organizations, Greenstone provides ample opportunities within the forestry and forest products private sector. View Greenstone's labour forces in the forestry sector to learn more.

Major employers

The major employers of the forestry and forest products industry include:

  • AV Terrace Bay
  • Longlac Lumber Inc.
  • Nakina Lumber Inc.
  • Ministry of Natural Resources

Mining

Gold was first discovered in the Municipality between 1916 and 1918. Since then, Greenstone has become the epitome for prospective geological structures for this private sector. Learn about the Greenstone Gold Mines, the Municipality's top mining company, and what projects and investments it provides.

View Greenstone's labour forces in the mining industry to learn more.

Construction

Known as the largest municipality in Canada, Greenstone offers an expansive area for entrepreneurial construction opportunities. From the resorts and outfitter developments to unique house builds and cabins in the woods, there are many unique opportunities for tradespeople and general contractors to build their enterprises.

View Greenstone's labour forces in the construction industry to learn more.

Business and service sector

Greenstone's business and service sector is home to a variety of entrepreneurs and private sector employers. The creative entrepreneurial spirit is diverse for local shops and grassroots initiatives. Essential private sector businesses provide abundant, secure job opportunities.

View Greenstone's labour forces in the business and service sector to learn more.

Healthcare

From family doctors and drop-in centres, to community support initiatives, Greenstone provides specialized health care opportunities to meet all residents' needs. Healthcare providers and services include:

  • Local healthcare centres
  • Dental, chiropractic and nutritional services
  • First Nations healthcare centres
  • Family and children services
  • Mental health services

View Greenstone's labour forces in the health industry to learn more.

Education

Greenstone supports a wide variety of school boards, including bilingual, First Nations, catholic and public schools. School boards in Greenstone include:

  • Superior Greenstone District School Board
  • Superior North Catholic District School Board
  • Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales
  • Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l'Ontario
  • Long Lake 58 First Nation Education Authority
  • Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Education Authority

View Greenstone's labour forces in the education industry to learn more about each school board.

Emergency services

Greenstone provides a powerhouse of emergency services dedicated to supporting the lives of residents and businesses within the community. These include law enforcement, forest fire management and training. The most notable public sector employers for this area include:

  • Ontario Provincial Police
  • Geraldton Community Forest
  • Greenstone Volunteer Fire Departments
  • Superior North EMS

View Greenstone's labour forces in the emergency services to learn more.

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