Geologist-in-Training Student

Nutrien Ltd.; Rocanville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Rocanville Potash is offering an exciting internship for a geology student beginning May 2027 for an approximate eight-month term. This temporary, full-time, hourly-paid position targets current students who will return to studies after the work term.

You will work closely with Mine Geologists and teams, performing mapping, sampling, and geological studies to support production and knowledge of local geology. Office and field work are involved.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geological/Mine Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with mining related software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Services, Mine Operations, and Mine Maintenance teams.
• Support mine operations with geological mapping, sampling, and studies in both office and field settings.
• Assist with mine development and production activities to improve safety, reliability, sustainability, and cost.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology/Earth Science/Geological Mine Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mining software

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do:

An exciting internship opportunity awaits a motivated student at our Rocanville Potash site beginning May 2027 for an approximate 8-month term. This is a temporary, full-time, hourly-paid position and is open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete.

What you will do:

• Work closely with the Technical Services, Mine Operations, and Mine Maintenance teams.
• Complete tasks in support of mine operations in various capacities. As a geology student you will work closely with our Mine Geologists to provide production face support, complete geological mapping and sampling activities, and complete geological studies to enhance our ability to operate effectively, and increase our knowledge of the local geology to the mine. Studies may include, but not be limited to sampling of the ore body using various methods, core drilling in-mine, or using other geophysical tools like ground penetrating radar. This role will require a mix of office and field work.
• Other duties include mine project work, identifying operational, capital and business improvement requirements, and constraints to execute mine development and production activities to ensure safe, reliable, sustainable, low-cost production at Nutrien Rocanville Potash.

What You'll Bring:

• Currently working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geological/Mine Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills & problem-solving skills.
• Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and knowledge of other mining related software would be an asset.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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