Mining Engineering Student | Suncor Energy Products Partnership | Remote (Canada)

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<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain significant and meaningful work experience. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the energy industry, benefitting from their mentorship and support. With a broad offering of field and corporate experience, Suncor will empower you to shape the trajectory of your career. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are seeking passionate and dedicated Mining Engineering Students to join our team and gain hands-on experience in our mining operations. As one of the largest mining sites in Canada, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of departments including Mine Planning, Tailings Planning, Surveying or Data Analytics. You will have the opportunity to design, innovate and collaborate with engineers and operations in a diverse mining environment. Suncor has a vast student network where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow students from across Canada as part of our Fort McMurray Young Professionals Group (FMYP)!</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">In addition we offer:</p> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company provided busing for Fort McMurray roles</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Competitive salary</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Learning and development opportunities</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Relocation assistance</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Suncor’s Fort McMurray Young Professionals (FMYP)</span></li> </ul> <h1><strong class=" font-semibold">Minimum Requirements:</strong></h1> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Mining/Geological/Civil Engineering at an accredited postsecondary institution</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Must be enrolled in an accredited academic institution and returning to school full time after the internship</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record may be required for certain roles</span></li> </ul> <h1><strong class=" font-semibold">Responsibilities:</strong></h1> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Utilize engineering software to create mine & tailings designs and maps</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Support planning teams to issue mine & tailings plans to operations on a daily, weekly, or longer-term basis</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Analyze dispatch data and produce various reports for operations stewardships</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Support material balance activities in the mine & tailings of oil sand, & overburden</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Field tours with engineering and operations personnel to monitor mine progression</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Assist engineers with various design scopes of work for execution in mine & tailings operational areas</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work directly with surveyors, perform field surveys, and conduct data processing</span></li> </ul> <h1><strong class=" font-semibold">Location & Other Key Details:</strong></h1> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">This is a 4, 8, or 12-month term commitment beginning in January 2025</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Locations include Calgary, Fort McMurray (Mildred Lake, Aurora, Base Mine, and Fort Hills). Fort Hills is camp based, requiring Fly-in-Fly-Out of Calgary or Edmonton</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Relocation support will be provided if required</span></li> </ul> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Why Suncor?</strong></p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.</p>

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