Field technician - Coop | Fall 2025

RioTinto; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Construction Field Technician intern at the Diavik Diamond Mine. This 8-month internship offers hands-on experience in engineering, with responsibilities in survey and quality control. Enjoy a safety-first work environment, competitive salary, and networking opportunities while working in a diverse team. Ideal for students in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Environmental, or Mining Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Safety-first work environment

Networking opportunities

Ambitious and rewarding experience

Stepping stone toward Graduate Development Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey and quality control functions for reclamation work.
• Coordinate with teams to monitor daily activities according to design specifications.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Organized

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 move forward by addressing emerging challenges. At Rio Tinto, we believe diverse perspectives foster the best ideas to create 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.

The schedule involves a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, including working weekends and holidays, with 12-hour shifts. Flights are provided from Yellowknife or Edmonton, and accommodation and meals are included.

About the role

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

The student will assist with survey and quality control functions for reclamation work:

• Survey responsibilities include quantity surveys, layout, and supervision of earthworks.

• Quality control tasks involve materials testing, crush production QC, and earthworks QC.

• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams to monitor daily activities according to design specifications.

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

• Utilize PITRAM for equipment tracking, managing stoppages and delays for effective reconciliation.

What you’ll bring

You must be enrolled in an accredited engineering COOP program and possess these qualities:

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

• Highly self-motivated and organized.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with engineers, contractors, and management.

• Valid driver’s license; experience with heavy machinery operation is preferred.

• Experience on a mine site is an asset but not required.

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

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

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

What we offer

• A safety-first work environment.

• Competitive salary.

• Ambitious and rewarding experience.

• Networking opportunities within Rio Tinto and local communities.

• A 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, is accessible by plane from Yellowknife. The site is on a 20 km² island, 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, 100 km north of the tree line, and 210 km south of the Arctic Circle.

Our diamonds are produced to the highest safety and quality standards. Safety is our top priority, and our goal is for all workers to return home safely.

The schedule includes 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotations, 12-hour shifts, with flights and accommodations covered. Departure points include Halifax, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Yellowknife.

Next steps…

Apply today to be part of Rio Tinto’s future leaders. Complete all pre-screening questions to be considered.

Note: The company may close the posting once enough applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

Our commitment to diversity

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQ2S+ members, mature workers, and people from diverse backgrounds.