Engineering Co-Op Students

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable mining company is seeking Mine Engineering Co-Op Students to support operations at its Bell Creek and Timmins West Mines. The role offers competitive hourly pay, hands-on underground experience, and the opportunity to work with an experienced team. Candidates must be enrolled in a mining engineering program and willing to relocate. This position promises professional growth in a dynamic mining environment.

Benefits

Hands-on underground experience

Training to work safely

Deswik training

Exposure to a mining operation

Company housing or living allowance

Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle or arrange car-pooling as public transportation is not available.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be highly accountable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the planning, ventilation and surveying personnel in their day-to-day activities.
• Work both on surface and in underground environments.
• Data entry, filing, and excellent computer skills will be required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Currently enrolled in a mineral/mining engineering program

Tools

Deswik

Ventsim

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to start your career with an established industry leader
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.

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About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world‑class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross‑country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a (4) Mine Engineering Co-Op Students to support our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON and Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a contractbasis. The schedule is 4x3, 10 hrs/day. The placements will run from May 2026 to August 2027.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp‑based position.

Responsibilities of the Mine Engineering Student include

• Assist the planning, ventilation and surveying personnel in their day‑to‑day activities
• Work both on surface and in underground environments
• Data entry, filing, and excellent computer skills will be required.
• You will be required to work with Deswik, Ventsim, and Microsoft Office.

More About You

The following is required to be eligible for this role:

• Currently enrolled in a mineral/mining engineering program (2nd, 3rd, 4th year)
• Access to a vehicle or arrange car‑pooling as public transportation is not available

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful team player, with excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills. You are a problem‑solver through actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions with innovative ideas. Above all, you have demonstrated the ability to take initiative, while being highly accountable, and proactive.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Hands‑on underground experience - surveying, ventilation
• Training to work safely in an underground environment
• On site Deswik training
• Exposure to working at a mining operation in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Working with an experienced engineering team to learn from
• Ontario Basic Underground Common Core training
• Company housing or living allowance

Lake Shore Gold is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!