Gold Rush Summer Intern - Compliance

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

The role will provide the candidate an opportunity to gain an introductory experience to the mining industry, a publicly-listed international company and exposure to the day-to-day functions of the Compliance Group.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Compliance Group with a variety of tasks, including:
• Assistance on investigation related matters;
• Assistance in relation to supplier due diligence;
• Maintenance of the due diligence portal; and
• Assistance in the development of Compliance related training materials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Enrolled in a diploma/degree in business, economics, law, political science or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to perform well in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and interpret information from multiple sources.  
• Strong Word, PowerPoint and Excel abilities. 
• Coursework or interest in financial crime, compliance or risk management is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and/or French is considered an asset.
• Experience working and/or knowledge of the resource industry (mining, oil/gas or power in particular) is considered an asset.