Generation Gold - Mining Engineer-in-Training

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
 
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC). 

Generation Gold Program

Join our Generation Gold Program, a 3-year rotational EIT opportunity for early-career mining engineers to grow and gain hands-on experience across our global operations. This role is perfect for engineers with limited experience who are ready to make a global impact and enhance their skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Purpose of Role

Contribute to activities related to a full range of underground mining engineering functions and actively involved in the development of processes, practices, and methodologies in both design and operation aspects of underground mines.

Responsibilities may be focused in one of the following areas of engineering: short and long term mine planning, geotechnical, ventilation, studies, projects, construction and operations. The candidate will have the exposure to multiple mine sites and projects by rotating locations every 6-18 months. 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform short and medium term mine designs
• Assist in preparations of resource and reserve estimates 
• Integrate short-term plans into life of mine plan (LOM plan) to improve LOM plan reliability
• Analyze and interpret short-term mine plans to ensure alignment with operational objectives
• Produce drill pattern designs based on short-term and operational parameters, surveys of mine workings and productions stopes, ventilation checks and geotechnical inspections
• Confirm that mine designs are properly implemented in the field
• Assist in studies/projects and engage with both internal and external contributors to ensure Kinross’ objectives are met
• Assist in development of mine design and cost estimates standards/best practices.

Education and Experience

• University degree / diploma in engineering
• 1 - 3 of related work experience or equivalent
•  Some co-op experience in the mining industry is preferred

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team environment; integrates into new roles efficiently
• Ability to learn additional languages as needed

Reporting Relationships

• Serves as a resource to other members of the team
• Typically reports into the Intermediate or Chief Mine Engineer