Analyst Intern - Sustainability (12 months)

Who We Are

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 four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC). 

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council. 

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Purpose of Role

This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to different disciplines within the company and to gain international experience with Sustainability related topics, ameliorate data and analysis skillset, and learn from various disciplines connected to Sustainability. By the end of your internship, you will have developed tangible Sustainability, planning and business skills that will help you get the most out of your final year(s) of university and set a meaningful foundation for your career post-graduation.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, our Gold Rush, Summer Intern - Sustainability will:

• Respond to a variety of internal and / or external requests, to compile data relevant for decision making and business case preparation. Topics could cover any of Kinross’ material sustainability topics and in particular those related to climate, energy, supply chain and human rights.
• Collect and analyze Sustainability data and research, summarizing findings in a structured format.
• Work collaboratively with site, regional, and corporate teams.
• Participate in the development of communication materials to share progress and challenges with management as required.

Support business case development:

• Support the development of business cases for investment decisions, including preparation and/or validation of analysis to ensure accuracy.
• As needed, work closely with the other teams in the Operations Strategy department (e.g., Strategic Business Planning, Technical Services, Energy) or other corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, etc.)

Work closely with the Projects Group in completing Scoping, Pre-feasibility, or Feasibility studies:

• Works closely with key functional areas and others to map stakeholders and their interests and priorities with respect to Sustainability. 
• Provide support in monitoring, understanding, and reporting on the current state and upcoming business priorities which may influence Sustainability matters. Administer a system to assess and prioritize high level risks, opportunities and issues to determine key Sustainability areas of focus for Kinross. Provide analytical support and input into the assumptions used in project studies (e.g., mine OPEX, processing OPEX).
• Work closely with the projects team in developing inputs for select sections of the studies.
• Liaise with site personnel and outside consultants to perform reviews of the select sections of the studies.
• Perform internal and external benchmarking exercises to validate the reasonability of the assumption.

Support the Strategic Business Planning Process:

• Perform reviews of GHG data (e.g., comparisons with previous years and forecasting), creating summaries of findings in presentations. 

Support technical evaluations:

• Support the analysis of potential investment opportunities, including data review, benchmarking and financial modelling.
• As needed, work closely with the other teams in the Operations Strategy department (e.g., Strategic Business Planning, Technical Services, Energy) or other corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, etc.)
   

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the University of Toronto Master of Science in Sustainability Management Class or a 2nd - 4th year undergraduate student at a Canadian university. Applicants may come from any area of study. 
• Applicants are encouraged to show their academic and non-academic experiences which have encouraged critical thought on topics related to dialogue, development, resource extraction, and improvement of community well-being.

Skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to deliver high-quality work
• Experience with GHG emission calculations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver commitments on time 
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated quantitative skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge and skill with a PC utilizing office applications
• Up to date knowledge about Sustainability, including key societal issues and how these affect the corporate sector
• Strong knowledge of socio-economic data analysis and graphics
• Ability to read French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be a plus