• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Kemess Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive an hourly rate between $25-$30 based on education and experience

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

For more information, please see our website. 

About the Kemess Mine

Kemess is located in north-central British Columbia, approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George, with fly-in access. The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit, and the Kemess East (KE) deposit. 

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a full-time Tailings Storage Facility Engineer Co-op Student to join our Kemess Mine operations site from April to December 2024.

Rotations are based at Kemess Mine on a 2-weeks on, 2-week off schedule, with 12-hour shifts. Transportation to the site is via charter flight from Prince George and Smithers. Accommodations and meals are provided by the mine for days on site.

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor and Tailings Manager, the Tailings Storage Facility Engineering Co-op Student will be responsible for implementing and managing programs associated with maintenance, operation, monitoring, and reporting obligations at Kemess Mine Tailings Facility.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Inspection of Embankment Dam, instruments, and surface water management structures as outlined in the Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) manual.
• Report and document findings as per best practices and as dictated by permits and management plans.
• Promptly respond to non-compliances identified through inspections and assist other departments in compliance with site environmental policies and permit conditions.
• Coordinate, schedule, perform, and manage geotechnical field investigations.
• Complete surveys of slope inclinometer boreholes.
• Monitor and maintain a network of vibrating wire piezometers.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) to ensure proper field procedures are adhered to.
• Ability to work in cold weather conditions and access monitoring locations by hiking, snowshoeing, driving, and snowmobiling in a mountain environment.
• Work safely in variable terrain and mitigate risks posed by bears and other wildlife.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues relating to instruments, equipment, and compliance.
• Inspect contractors and consultants performing work for the site services, and ensure construction compliance of contractors.
• Implement erosion control measures and reclamation activities with assistance from Environmental Monitors.
• Support the Technical Services in compiling data for the purpose of writing routine and annual regulatory reports.

About You

To qualify for this role, it is preferred you are a pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering, along with familiarity with geotechnical field investigations, and surveillance of geotechnical structures, including, but not limited to, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, Slope 
Inclinometers, Drone Surveys.

The following skills and experiences will also be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Self starter and works independently with minor input from Supervisors.
• Strong communicator who works cooperatively with field staff, management, and off-site geotechnical consultants.
• Experience and confidence working in adverse weather conditions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Attention to detail in data management and record keeping.
• Proactive in planning work, identifying risks to safety or the operation of equipment, and tracking the completion of tasks.
• Experience working on a mine site is preferred.

Kemess promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and with-cause drug testing.

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!