About the role#
SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Geology Intern or Coop Student to join the Seabee Gold Operation. This role provides hands-on experience in a remote mining environment, requiring a 2-week on, 2-week off rotation. You will work across multiple settings, including a core shack, outdoor sites, underground, and office environments. This is a physically demanding position that requires the ability to carry rock samples for extended periods.
What you'll do#
- Provide field-level support to surface Resource Development Geologists through core logging, sampling, mapping, and sample processing.
- Monitor surface drilling operations to ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and program execution parameters.
- Assist underground Resource Development Geologists with tasks such as face sampling, back mapping, and core logging.
- Provide data entry support in the office.
- Support the broader Resource Development, Technical Services, and Mine Operations teams, including assisting with survey, ventilation, mine planning, and rock mechanics as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Geology degree program or a Mine/Geological Engineering degree or diploma program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- High attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English with all levels of the organization.
- Previous experience with surface exploration programs or underground mining is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Leapfrog, MX Database, or similar geological modeling software is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Seabee Gold Operation, approximately 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- Travel: Fly-in, fly-out service provided with pickup points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and La Ronge.
- Requirements: Successful completion of drug and alcohol substance testing is mandatory for all positions.
About SSR Mining Inc.
SSR Mining Inc. is a gold mining company founded in 1946. It operates four mines across the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The company focuses on open pit and underground mining, as well as mineral processing. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs approximately 1,275 people.
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