Fiel technician - Coop | Fall 2025

RioTinto; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering an exciting 8-month internship for engineering students at a leading diamond mine. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in real-world projects, focusing on survey and quality control in a dynamic environment. Interns will work on a rotational schedule, gaining hands-on experience while being immersed in a safety-first culture. With all travel and accommodation covered, this internship is a fantastic stepping stone toward a rewarding career in mining and engineering. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact and shaping the future of the industry.

Benefits

Accommodation Provided

Meals Provided

Fly-In-Fly-Out Travel

Safety-First Work Environment

Competitive Salary

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering COOP program.
• At least 2 years completed in relevant engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Support survey and quality control functions for reclamation work.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Heavy-duty Truck Operation

GPS Survey Experience

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geological Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mining Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Diavik | Yellowknife

Construction Field Technician

Internship – COOP – Fall 2025

If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our Internship Program offers an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. Join our team to help us advance by solving emerging challenges. At Rio Tinto, we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working toward a common goal – creating a better tomorrow.

We are offering an 8-month internship (September to April) for Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Environmental, and Mining Engineering students at our Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. This is a Fly-In-Fly-Out rotational role for our DDMI mine.

The schedule is a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, including working weekends and holidays. The shifts are 12 hours daily. You will be flown in/out of the Diavik site from Yellowknife or Edmonton, with all accommodation and meals provided in camp.

About the role

Reporting to the Project Engineer or Advisor, the Construction Field Technician student will be a key part of the Diavik Project delivery team.

The Construction Field Tech COOP student will support survey and quality control functions for the site’s progressive reclamation work.

• Survey responsibilities may include quantity surveys, layout, and supervision of large-scale earthworks.

• Quality control functions may include materials testing, crush production stockpiling QC, and earthworks QC.

• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams to track and manage daily activities per design details and specifications.

• Participate actively in site safety and quality control/survey processes.

• Interface with equipment tracking using PITRAM, managing stoppages and delays for effective month-end reconciliation.

What you’ll bring

To be considered, you must be enrolled in an accredited engineering COOP program and possess the following qualities:

• At least 2 years completed in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Environmental, or Mining Engineering.

• Highly self-motivated.

• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.

• Strong communication skills to liaise with engineers, contractors, and management.

• Valid driver’s license; experience operating heavy-duty trucks and machinery is preferred.

• Mining site experience is an asset but not required.

• Experience with GPS survey and material testing is an asset.

• Knowledge of drafting software like Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar is an asset.

* To be eligible, you must return to school after the internship and have the right to work in Canada.

What we offer

A safety-first work environment.

A competitive salary.

Ambitious, exciting, and rewarding experience.

Opportunities to build relationships within Rio Tinto and the local community.

A great stepping stone toward our Graduate Development Program.

Where you will be working

The Diavik Diamond Mine, located on East Island in Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, spans 20 km². It is 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, on an island in a remote lake, accessible by plane. All travel, accommodation, and meals are covered.

Our diamonds are of the highest quality, produced with safety and integrity as priorities. Our goal is to ensure all employees return home safely each roster.

The schedule involves 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, with 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. Flights are arranged from multiple Canadian cities.

Next steps…

Lead the future of mining with Rio Tinto. Apply today.

Complete all pre-screening questions to be considered.

*We reserve the right to close the posting early if sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.

Our Purpose

Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, operating in 35 countries to produce essential resources for the energy transition and societal prosperity. With 150 years of experience, we focus on innovation, sustainability, and partnerships to meet global needs responsibly.