The Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a pilot mentorship programme aimed at strengthening professional ties in the Canadian tunnelling community.
Open to students, early-career professionals, and seasoned industry leaders, the initiative offers a structured platform for TAC members to connect, share knowledge, and support one another’s professional development.
The programme’s core goals include:
- enhancing member connections across the TAC network
- providing accessible career guidance and support
- promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry
- cultivating a collaborative and supportive professional environment
Powered by PDL Mentoring, the platform will match mentors and mentees based on shared interests and areas of expertise, enabling focused and personalised conversations. The pilot phase will run for one year, during which TAC will evaluate participation, feedback, and overall impact to determine the programme’s direction.
TAC emphasises that the programme is designed to support career development and should not be considered a source of technical training or mentorship.
TAC says participants will benefit in different ways. Mentors will have the opportunity to give back to the tunnelling community by sharing their experience and helping to shape the next generation of professionals. Mentees will gain valuable career insight, expand their networks, and learn directly from seasoned experts.
To introduce the programme, TAC will host a webinar on August 13 from 12:00-13:00 (EST). The session, led by PDL Mentoring, will explain through the registration process and how the matching platform works. To register, click here
