Environmental Summer Student
Date: Mar 3, 2025
Location: Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
Company: Kinross Gold Corporation
The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.
Job Summary
You will be responsible for assisting the Environmental team at the Great Bear project. This position will require training within the department while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross' value.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in the collection and monitoring of environmental data (surface water, ground water, air & noise, and ML/ARD).
- Assist with site inspections.
- Maintain accurate data in accordance with Government sampling and monitoring criteria.
- Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
- Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
This position will be offered to a student going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an Environmental Program. Must provide proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis and be returning to school in the fall.
- Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental legislation
- Capable of learning and adapting to new equipment and software.
- Comprehends and is able to interpret technical language.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Competent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, specifically working with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
- Capable of following written procedures with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent prioritization and time management abilities and able to adhere to tight timelines.
- Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapts well to constant change.
- Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather; proficient in the use of watercraft, snow machine and ATV/UTV.
- Possess Valid Class G or a G2 Driver’s License.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours to facilitate field baseline programs.
This position is a 5X2 schedule, and is based in Red Lake, Ontario.
Kinross is a Canadian-based global 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 core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
