Our Communities
Vision
At Star Diamond Corp., we value the communities neighbouring our operations and hope to see the quality of life of their citizens enhanced by emerging employment and business opportunities.
Community Involvement
We seek to:
- Build long-term relationships with neighbouring communities
- Engage communities through open communication and mutual respect to share information and allow community partners to participate in meaningful ways
- Gather community input to shape project development
- Provide opportunities for communities to enhance their ability to participate in economic opportunities provided by our projects
Economic Opportunities
We strive to:
- Work collaboratively with communities, governments and institutions to create training opportunities for skill development in industry-related occupations
- Provide employment opportunities with a focus on local participation
- Build relationships with local suppliers and businesses to obtain quality, competitively priced goods and services in a timely fashion
First Nations and Métis Communities
We recognize:
- The unique position of First Nations and Métis people in Canada through their treaty and constitutional rights
- The government’s duty to consult with First Nations and Métis people and will network with the government to facilitate the process where possible
- The potential socio-economic benefits of the projects for First Nations and Métis communities through employment and business participation
We work to:
- Develop meaningful engagement and communication with neighbouring First Nations and Métis communities
- Create mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations and Métis communities to promote training and recruitment of young people into trades, technical and skilled occupations
