Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: February 13, 2015

For his contributions to industry and for helping to drive the economic development and prosperity of his province.

Jim Carter has revolutionized the oil sands mining industry. After joining Syncrude Canada Inc., he oversaw the development of cutting-edge technologies that have led to vast improvements in mining, mineral processing and land reclamation. He forged partnerships with First Nations communities, leading the company to become one of the largest employers of Aboriginal people in Canada. He has long been committed to building a skilled workforce and has supported the advancement of mining engineering education and research in Canadian universities.