Posted 25 days ago
Mining Engineering Co-op Student – May 2027
@ Orla Mining
Ontario
Overview
Orla Mining is hiring a co-op mining engineering student for a 16-month work placement at its Musselwhite underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, starting May 2027. The student assists with underground survey, mine planning and ventilation work. The schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off, 12-hour days, paid $34.65/hr.
Pay:
$34.65 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with underground mine survey and cavity monitor surveys
- Help mine planners with development, stoping and drill and blast designs
- Assist ventilation technicians with ventilation surveys
- Follow all safety protocols and company policies
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate mining engineering student entering 3rd or 4th year
- Co-op eligible for a 16-month placement
- Excellent oral, written and listening communication
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to work with diverse cultures and adapt to a fast-paced, safe setting
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering |
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Orla Mining
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Mining Engineering Co-op Student – May 2027
Musselwhite Mine
Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.
Build your career at Musselwhite — a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.
Purpose:
Reports directly to the Engineering Supervisor. We are looking for undergraduate mining engineering students who want to gain valuable mine site experience through 16 month work placement.
Responsibilities include:
- Gain exposure in underground Mine Survey techniques and assist in cavity monitor surveys of the workings
- Assist Mine Planners in producing development, stoping and drill and blast designs following engineering best practices and standards
- Assist Ventilation Technicians in conducting ventilation surveys and determining ventilation requirements
- Comply with all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Education and Experience:
- Co-op eligible undergraduate student heading into their 3rd or 4th year of a mining engineering program
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening)
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members
- Ability to work with a diverse mix of cultures
- Willingness and capability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced, safe production oriented setting
Working Conditions:
- The work schedule for this position is 14 on, 14 days off, working 12-hour days. The work term begins in May 2027 for an 16- month period.
Compensation:
- The salary for this position is $34.65/hr, depending on skills, experience.
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