Summer Students, Environment/Exploration - Jobs in Alberta

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Company ProfileMinto Metals, a producing underground copper mine has exciting opportunities to become part of our team and live by our Company values – Be Safe, Be Honest, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Great!Role: Summer StudentsPositionsWe are looking for 4 full-time temporary Summer Student positions for a 4-month contract in our Environment and Exploration teams. The role will be based at the Minto mine which is a camp-based operation with a two-week on/two-week off rotation.The Ideal Candidates will have;

• Related academic experience or work experience;
• Be registered in a full-time or part-time post-secondary program. Be studying in fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or business.
• have experience using ATVs considered an asset;
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence;
• Strong scientific acumen and attention to detail;
• Self-motivated and an ability to work on your own and as member of a team amid shifting priorities;
• Ability to develop and foster strong working relationships;
• Ability to work with a diverse cross-cultural workforce;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Valid drivers license;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

The Opportunity:We have two summer student positions in our Environment Team and 2 summer student positions in our Exploration Department.Responsibilities in Environment:

• Assist and conduct routine environmental monitoring activities according to Environmental Monitoring, Surveillance and Reporting Plan and established protocols, including surface water, groundwater and soil sampling;
• Operate and maintain monitoring equipment, including pick-up truck, ATV, instruments and pumps;
• Ensure water and soil samples are packaged and transported properly for shipment;
• Monitor wildlife activity around the site and participate in wildlife deterring, if necessary;
• Participate in reclamation activities, such as re-vegetation, seeding or seed collection, and regrading;
• Maintain monitoring logbooks/digital records, and photo records;
• Assist in site waste management and brush clearing;
• Inspect and monitor environmental concerns around the mine site including exploration activities;
• Be an effective communicator in English (verbal and written) at all levels, including keeping your cross-shift and other team members fully always informed
• Participate in Daily Safety Meetings when onsite and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Corporate Policies and Procedures;
• Participate in site-specific training;
• Comply with company standards, as well as Yukon Territory and Canadian federal standards;
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time as required by the Company.

Responsibilities in Exploration:

• Geotechnician work opportunity
• Work in the core shack as part of a team running a diamond drill exploration program.
• Geological data review & analysis
• Measuring and collecting drill core data into a computer
• Sampling drill core for assay; cutting drill core with a diamond saw.
• Geologist’s Assistant duties which will require working outdoors in a variety of terranes and weather for extended periods of time.

• Maintain a high standard of performance in your duties;

• Be an effective communicator in English (verbal and written) at all levels, including keeping your cross-shift and other team members always informed
• Participate in site-specific training;
• Comply with company standards, as well as Yukon Territory and Canadian federal standards;
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time as required by the Company.

Priority consideration will be given to Selkirk First Nation citizens, Northern Tutchone citizens, Yukon First Nations and residents of Yukon Territory.Quick Apply

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