Our Approach

Our Key Beliefs at Tacora (Guiding Principles) 

We believe that all injuries and fatalities are preventable. We believe in a culture where the health and safety of all workers is an overriding value. We believe that excellence in health and safety is important to our long-term success. 

Shared Responsibility 

We are collectively and individually responsible for the safety of all workers and all worksites. Individuals must assume responsibility for their own safety and co-workers’ safety by following all safety rules, procedures, and practices, refusing to perform unsafe work, and taking collective responsibility for others’ unsafe conduct. Contractors must also take a leadership role in ensuring worker health and safety and assuring accountability for safety on the worksite. 

Commitment to Training 

We understand the importance of workers being fully prepared for the work they do. All workers on our worksite must be competent and fully trained and certified for the work they are performing. 

Continual Improvement

We are committed to the on-going improvement of our practices and support efforts to develop and implement new methods, procedures, and technologies that have the potential to improve safety. We actively engage our workforce to provide feedback and improvement initiatives. 

Recognition of Safety Performance and Practices 

The commitment to health and safety is to all workers, not just direct employees. When engaging contractors, sub-contractors, and others to provide services, the selection process and administration of contracts include recognition and support of good safety performance and practices. 

Leadership

Our leaders uphold our beliefs, values, and standards. Our leaders never walk past an unsafe activity or workplace condition without taking action. Our leaders believe in leading by example, and actively engage our workforce to provide feedback and improvement initiatives.

Local Impact

At Tacora, we recognize the importance in delivering economic benefits (direct and indirect) for the communities, businesses, and governments where we operate. Tacora supports the principles of first consideration and full and fair opportunity for suppliers located within the Province of NL, and works hard to create local impact wherever we operate.

We recognize that local employment is a primary benefit of our operations for local stakeholders, where 90% of Tacora employees are local and $34.2M directly procured within the Labrador Region. Through local employment, there are indirect impacts in stimulation of local economies, including demand for various local goods and services. 

Tacora commits to working with the province to identify trade shortages and implement training/apprenticeship programs in these areas. Educational opportunities and employee skill development are also offered by Tacora.

We believe in contributing to the prosperity and sustainability of our local and regional economies, and continue to invest in social, educational, environmental, and recreational programs that benefit local communities.

Indigenous Relations

Tacora recognizes the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples who live in the region where we operate. We engage directly with Indigenous communities to foster meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships and seek to ensure our operations are respectful to Indigenous rights, cultural beliefs, and aspirations. We are committed to consulting with the five Indigenous Groups that claim traditional rights in Labrador West: Innu Nation of Labrador, Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John, Innu Nation of Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, and NunatuKavut Community Council.

Tacora believes that participation from Indigenous Peoples ensure that a diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and local knowledge are considered in our operations. We facilitate  participation in a variety of ways, such as the Stakeholder Consultation Committee, Indigenous Partnership Agreements, permit review process, and ongoing communication through dedicate team members.

Stakeholder Consultation Committee

A Stakeholder Consultation Committee was established to facilitate the timely exchange of information and to provide an avenue for Tacora to receive feedback directly from communities. Participation in the Stakeholder Consultation Committee ensures representation from Indigenous Groups in  decision making, which helps align Tacora’s operations with community and cultural values, advancing sustainability and inclusivity.

Partnership agreements

Tacora has established a partnership agreement with Innu Nation and is working to implement agreements with the remaining groups. These agreements aim to ensure meaningful consultation and engagement on issues such as employment, business, environment and culture.

Reports & Policies