Gold Rush Summer Intern - Metallurgy and Mineral Processing

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Competitive
Dec 02, 2022
Dec 31, 2022
45744-en_US
Internship
Full Time
English
Position Information

Start Date May 2023
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)
A Great Place to Work

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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What We Offer

  • Possible travel to one our mine sites in either Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mauritania or the United States.
  • The opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and learn from our top leaders and high performing teams
  • The opportunity to compete in our yearly Internship Challenge and possibly win a global feature on our website. You can learn more here .
  • On-site multi-faith room, gym with showers, and wellness room
  • Snacks and drinks available for employees and guests in the Staff Lounge
  • Company sports teams that need your talent and skills - baseball, softball and volleyball


What You Will Do

Kinross' Technical Services is looking to hire a student for the summer of 2023 as part of our Gold Rush Internship program! The Gold Rush Corporate Internship Program is an opportunity for students who are enrolled in a related program at a recognized academic institution, and who want to excel in the mining industry. This program will have opportunities working closely with various departments in the Kinross Corporate Office in Toronto, Ontario gaining real-world experience in an exciting, dynamic field.

The Opportunity

A placement at Kinross Gold Corporation is a rare opportunity to see where both worlds (technical and financial) meet. Being a part of the corporate team, you will get to use technical knowledge to support and challenge project decisions and also gain site experience or preparation for a role at site. Additionally, working from our corporate office gives you context about our sites and how they all tie in to the broader portfolio, and impact shareholders and the market. The teams you will be working with are engaged and high-performing, and include approachable people from all walks of life. They are very hands-on and take mentorship seriously, so you will receive a lot of support, guidance, and training to gain the skills you need to get the job done. By the end of your internship, you will have developed tangible metallurgy and mineral processing 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.

Must Haves

  • 2nd or 3rd Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering program with an excellent academic record
  • Lodgings in Toronto for the duration of the placement
  • Knowledge of metallurgical testing methods and data interpretation
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with little direction


  • Nice to Haves

  • Language skills in French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish
  • Experience working with culturally diverse teams
  • Active extracurriculars
  • Strong Excel skills, knowledge of advanced functions
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office suite


  • Our Approach to COVID-19

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with our health and safety standards, all Kinross Gold Corporation employees working from the Toronto office must be fully vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved vaccine. If offered this position, you must show proof of vaccination prior to being hired. Masks are not currently mandated in the office, however, employees are encouraged to wear a mask if they are more comfortable doing so. Kinross reserves the right to update its vaccination policy/requirements at any time at its sole discretion.