Mine Engineering Co-op — Underground Planning & Drill/Blast

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company is looking for a Mine Engineering Co-op student to join their Mine Technical Services team at the Ekati Diamond Mine. This position runs from May 2026 to August 2027 and involves a two-week on/two-week off rotation. Responsibilities include providing drill and blast designs, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and engaging in various underground mining engineering functions. The ideal candidate is a 2nd or 3rd-year student in engineering, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Comfortable accommodations

Meals provided

Access to a gym

Recreation facilities

Qualifications

• Proficiency with mining-related software is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Previous experience through an internship is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of yourself and co-workers.
• Provide operational instructions for underground mining activities.
• Engage with teams to improve safe ore production.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Education

2nd or 3rd year in Mining, Mineral, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Ventsim

Pumpsim

AutoCAD

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

A leading diamond company is looking for a Mine Engineering Co-op student to join their Mine Technical Services team at the Ekati Diamond Mine. This position runs from May 2026 to August 2027 and involves a two-week on/two-week off rotation. Responsibilities include providing drill and blast designs, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and engaging in various underground mining engineering functions. The ideal candidate is a 2nd or 3rd-year student in engineering, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.