Mine Rehabilitation Intern

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Apply By: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Mine Rehabilitation Intern

Job ID:

245952

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Division:

Mine Rehabilitation Section

City:

Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months

Job code:

14009 - Resources Manager 1

Salary:

$1,001.92 - $1,207.03 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Bring your passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management to the Ontario Public Service!

The Ministry of Energy & Mines is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Mine Rehabilitation Section as a Mine Rehabilitation Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting projects that reduce environmental risks and improve public safety at abandoned mine sites across Ontario.

Working alongside experienced technical professionals, you will contribute to field inspections, research activities, data management, mapping initiatives, rehabilitation planning, and project delivery activities while developing valuable skills in environmental protection and land stewardship.

About the job

You will:
• Assist with site inspections and rehabilitation projects by documenting site conditions, collecting field information, and supporting rehabilitation activities.
• Support the planning and delivery of mine rehabilitation projects through research, work planning, cost estimation, and project tracking.
• Maintain and organize project information, reports, photographs, maps, and inspection records within ministry systems.
• Assist with technical research and analysis related to mine rehabilitation methods, environmental protection, and best practices.
• Support mapping and spatial data activities, including the preparation of maps, figures, and project materials.
• Assist with UAV (drone) data collection, imagery processing, and spatial analysis activities.
• Help prepare briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and tracking tools.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by following established health and safety procedures.

Note: occasional fieldwork and travel to remote locations may be required.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• A valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one during the internship, may be required depending on operational needs.
• You have graduated from a recognized college or university within the past three (3) years in environmental science, geology, engineering, natural resources management, mine rehabilitation, or a related field.

Technical knowledge

You have:
• Academic background in environmental science, geology, engineering, natural resources management, mine rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Understanding of mining operations and environmental or physical hazards associated with abandoned mine sites.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with GIS, databases, UAV/drone technology, or technical software is considered an asset

Research and analytical skills

You have:
• The ability to gather, analyze, organize, and summarize technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have:
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with technical staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Organizational skills

You have:
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a team environment.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Note:

• T-ES-245952/26

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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