Geology Co-Op Student

Vale Base Metals; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety & inclusion culture

Online training & career development

Networking opportunities

PPE provided; boot allowance; glasses

Fun work environment

Job summary

Vale Base Metals is seeking a Geology Co-op Student to join our Geology team in Sudbury, Ontario. The role provides hands-on geological service, field exposure, and collaboration with mine operations on grade control, mapping, and ore interpretation.

You will work a 5-day week, 6:30am–3:00pm, with safety training and opportunities for core logging, QA/QC, and drilling support. Enrolled in Geology or Geological Engineering, apply for January or May 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Geology or Geological Engineering undergraduate program.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in daily safety line up meetings, and monthly safety meetings and required safety training.
• Communicate changes in ore interpretation to diamond drill geologists.
• Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity and cost improvements.
• Current schedule is 5 days per week Monday to Friday 6:30am-3:00pm (excluding recognized holidays).

Skills

Drill core handling

MS Office

Education

Geology undergrad

Job description

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Geology Co-op Students to join our Geology team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a 4 to 16 month fixed term position starting in January 2027 or May 2027. Please be clear in your application which start date you are looking for.

As a Geology Co-op Student, you will provide geological service and be expected to travel underground and get exposed to beat geology work, including grade control practices, mapping, and mineability and dilution services to the mine operations. The student will also get exposure to core logging, including QAQC and geotechnical logging, and possible exposure to drill layout creation.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Attend and participate in daily safety line up meetings, and monthly safety meetings and required safety training.
• Communicate changes in ore interpretation to diamond drill geologists.
• Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity and cost improvements.
• Current schedule is 5 days per week Monday to Friday 6:30am-3:00pm (excluding recognized holidays).

About You

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Geology or Geological Engineering undergraduate program.

Skills:

• Must be physically capable of handling 300’-500’ of diamond drill core per day.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products; Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: Student

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.75-$29.75