Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training Inc. (MMRT) is a Canadian mine safety and rescue training consultancy that helps mining and industrial operations protect their people, run safely, and stay compliant. Through four divisions: Meadow Safety™, Meadow Rescue™, Meadow Mining™, and Meadow Training™ — MMRT delivers HSE management systems, mine rescue and emergency programs, mining operations leadership and workforce supply, and safety training across British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Most operations juggle separate vendors for safety programs, rescue training, project leadership and staffing. Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training was built so one experienced partner can cover all of it, from preparedness to production.
Who is behind Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training?
MMRT was founded by Eric G. Canuel, President and Principal Consultant. Eric brings more than 32 years of frontline experience in underground and surface mining, emergency response, mine management, HSE and workforce leadership.
What are MMRT's four divisions?
Meadow Safety™ — Health, safety and environmental (HSE) management systems, COR readiness, policies, procedures, audits and digital safety platforms.
Meadow Rescue™ — Mine rescue certification, emergency response planning, rescue team development and emergency preparedness.
Meadow Mining™ — Executive mine management, owner's representative services, project management, start-ups, closures and mine workforce supply.
Meadow Training™ — On-site, in-class and online safety and rescue training, including custom course development.
What does Meadow Safety™ do?
Meadow Safety™ builds HSE management systems that crews actually use every day, rather than binders that sit on a shelf. Programs scale from a small contractor's first safety program to multi-site governance for large mining operations.
Core services include:
Health and safety management systems and HSE program development
COR readiness and internal COR auditing
Corporate policies, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Safe Job Procedures (SJPs)
Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation programs
Contractor management and workplace inspection systems
Legislative compliance reviews
Digital HSE setup on platforms such as BIS Safety and SiteDocs
Ongoing professional partnerships, where MMRT acts as your outsourced safety department
To see how safety and emergency planning fit together, read What Should an Integrated HSE and Emergency Response System Include?
What does Meadow Rescue™ do?
Meadow Rescue™ prepares organizations for emergencies long before one happens. As Ministry-approved mine rescue examiners, the team delivers mine rescue courses and formally certifies rescuers to regulatory standards.
Meadow Rescue™ services include:
Mine rescue training, certification and refresher training
Mine rescue team development and program management
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and emergency management system development
Incident Command System (ICS) implementation
Mock emergency exercises and emergency preparedness audits
Rescue equipment programs, including equipment procurement and hands-on training
Industrial rescue program development for non-mining sites
Emergency preparedness is measured by the confidence and readiness of the people who carry out the plan, not by the plan on paper. Every Meadow Rescue™ program is built around that idea.
What does Meadow Mining™ do?
Meadow Mining™ provides hands-on mining leadership from early planning and feasibility through start-up, steady production and closure. Owners, operators, developers and investors use it when a project needs experienced leadership on its side.
Services include:
Executive mine management and on-site leadership
Owner's representative services on capital projects
Mine project management
Mine start-up, commissioning and ramp-up
Operational readiness and production optimization
Mine closure and decommissioning
Due diligence, technical reviews and feasibility support
Regulatory, permitting and compliance support
Contractor and vendor oversight
New to the topic? Start with What Is Operational Readiness in Mining and Why Does It Matter Before Start-Up? and When Does a Mining Project Need External Project Leadership?
Can MMRT supply mine workers and full crews?
Yes. Through Workforce & Personnel Solutions, Meadow Mining™ supplies vetted, ticketed personnel by the day, shift or roster. That includes mine labourers, equipment operators, safety personnel, certified mine rescue personnel, and supervisors and shift leads.
For larger needs, MMRT provides all-inclusive packages: a full turnkey mining team, a start-up and ramp-up team, a closure and demobilization crew, or a safety and rescue standby package. Each bundles personnel with mobilization, travel, accommodations, PPE and administration. Read more in How Do You Staff a Remote Mining Project Without Creating Operational Gaps?
What does Meadow Training™ do?
Meadow Training™ delivers practical, competency-based safety and rescue training led by Ministry-approved mine rescue examiners and certified instructors. Training is offered on-site at your operation, in-class, online, or as a blended or fully custom program.
Courses include:
Mine rescue training and certification
Emergency response training and Incident Command System (ICS)
Confined space entry and rescue
Fall protection and working at heights
Fire safety and extinguisher training
Safety leadership and supervisor training
WHMIS 2015 (GHS), TDG, and H2S awareness and gas detection
New worker and site orientation
Custom course and program development
Individual workers can build their tickets through our self-paced Online Safety Courses. Employers training whole crews can set up group enrolment through Training Solutions. For why tickets alone aren't enough, read How Do Companies Know Their Workforce Is Actually Competent, Not Just Certified?
Who does Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training work with?
MMRT works with organizations in mining, industrial, construction, forestry, energy, manufacturing, transportation, municipal infrastructure and heavy civil construction. Clients range from small contractors building their first safety program to large multi-site mining operations, project developers and investors.
Where does MMRT provide services?
MMRT serves operations across British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, including remote and fly-in sites. Consultations can be held by phone or Zoom, so teams with limited internet at site can still connect easily.
Why do companies choose Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training?
32+ years of frontline experience in underground and surface mining, mine management and emergency response
Ministry-approved mine rescue examiners and certified trainers
Four specialized practices under one partner, so safety, rescue, operations and training stay aligned
Field-tested solutions, not generic templates
Turnkey delivery from planning through implementation, with long-term partnership options
ISN Network member contractor
How does an engagement with MMRT start?
Every engagement begins with a complimentary Discovery Consultation. From there, the process follows six steps:
Discovery Consultation — We learn your operation, objectives and challenges.
Assessment and Proposal — We review existing programs, identify gaps and send a tailored proposal.
Development — We build the systems, documents, programs or project plans you need.
Implementation — We work alongside your team so the work becomes part of daily operations.
Verification and Close-Out — We confirm every objective has been met.
Partnership and Ongoing Support — We stay on for audits, updates and continuous improvement.
Learn more about our background and approach on the About page.
How do I get started with Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training?
Book a complimentary Discovery Consultation by phone or Zoom. MMRT then prepares a tailored proposal outlining scope, deliverables and timeline.
Ready to talk about your operation?
Whether you need a safety system built, a rescue team certified, a project led, a crew staffed or a workforce trained, Meadow Mining-Rescue & Training is one experienced partner across your operation. Book your complimentary Discovery Consultation through our About page, call Eric at 250-267-3606, or email eric@meadowrescue.ca.
From Preparedness to Production. One Trusted Partner.