About the role#
As a Mining Engineering Co-op, you will support the Technical Services team at the Eskay Creek Mine. You will work alongside field technicians, assayers, and engineers to contribute to daily mining and construction operations. This role offers exposure to the construction phase of a mine and allows you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical support to Operations and Execution teams for surface mining and construction.
- Assist engineers with data analysis, material balance activities, and the review of technical drawings.
- Load, review, and analyze drill hole data while helping manage the database.
- Identify and report system or data abnormalities.
- Create and maintain daily production reports and present weekly findings to the team.
- Assist with blast-hole assay sample collection and preparation.
- Support field quality assurance, quality control, surveying, and geological mapping.
- Perform productivity simulations and cycle-time studies to advise on mining and production rates.
What you'll need#
- Active enrolment in an undergraduate program for Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology/Earth Sciences.
- Practical understanding of mining processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of responsibility for confidential information.
- Ability to adapt to outdoor work in varied terrain and weather conditions.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to solve problems effectively.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Experience with CAD/GIS software or heavy mobile equipment is an asset.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site co-op position based at the Eskay Creek Mine in British Columbia.
- The term is 8 months, beginning in January 2027.
- You will work a rotation of 15 days on and 13 days off.
- The role involves working outdoors in extreme temperatures, including exposure to snow, mud, and ice.
- Ground or air transportation to the site is provided according to company travel policy.
About Skeena Gold + Silver
Skeena Gold + Silver is a Canadian mining company based in Vancouver. It focuses on the exploration and development of the Eskay Creek and Snip projects. These sites sit within the Golden Triangle of British Columbia in Tahltan Territory. The company operates as a public entity with a staff of 11 to 50 employees.
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