Mining Engineering Co-op - January 2027, 8-12 Months, Outdoor Field Work

Li-Cycle; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense assistance for co-op

Hands-on mining experience

Mentorship by specialists

Graduation career consideration

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) in British Columbia is seeking a mining engineering co-op student for an 8 or 12 month term starting January 2027. The role involves collaborating with engineering and operations to develop daily, weekly and monthly mine plans, and supporting pit and dump design, autonomous fleets, production scheduling, and optimization.

You will assist with drilling, blasting and surveying, provide technical services to mine production, analyze operat­ing areas, and help track

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions
• Able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
• Motivated self-starters with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a dynamic industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for the development of daily, weekly and monthly mine operations plans
• Work in wide ranges of mine planning and design, including pit and dump design, traditionally operated and autonomous fleets, production scheduling, and optimization
• Contribute to drilling, blasting and surveying activities and provide technical services to mine production and other mine site departments
• Monitor and perform analyses of operating areas, work with geotechnical evaluations of mine plans and operating procedures
• Assist with the development, tracking, and reporting of compliance of mine permits
• Perform economic evaluations, productivity analyses, and assist with capital expenditure documentation
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) in British Columbia is seeking a mining engineering co-op student for an 8 or 12 month term starting January 2027. The role involves collaborating with engineering and operations to develop daily, weekly and monthly mine plans, and supporting pit and dump design, autonomous fleets, production scheduling, and optimization.

You will assist with drilling, blasting and surveying, provide technical services to mine production, analyze operat­ing areas, and help track