Mine Systems Developer Intern

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Reporting to the Mine Systems Developer, the

Systems Developer Intern

is responsible for developing and implementing applications that allow the operations management team to deliver its business objectives.

Main Accountabilities

- Design, develop, and implement software applications that allow the operations management team to deliver various business objectives.

- Maintain and optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver software requirements.

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

- Troubleshoot, test, and debug system-level issues.

- Work with legacy code and applications.

- Participate in code reviews and development best practices.

- Ensure systems are secure and comply with relevant security standards.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications

Enrolled in 3rd or 4th year post secondary or graduate level Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, JS, and Python.

Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows), networking, and system architecture.

Knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot, Angular & React

Experience with databases (MMSQL, Stored Procedures, etc), APIs, micro services and distributed systems.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control tools (e.g., Git).

Customer/Client Focus skills: Ability to identify and prioritize customer needs and recognise constraints, adopt a professional approach to customers, and seek to provide a better service.

Adaptability/Flexibility skills: Ability to adapt to changes, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.

Initiative/ Independence: Ability to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Takes proactive steps to identify and address challenges, propose improvements, and contribute beyond your assigned tasks demonstrates initiative.

Attention to Detail skills: Ability to be precise and minimize errors to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Creativity skills: Ability to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others

Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office.

Problem Solving/ Decision Making skills: Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and reach logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate plan of action.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Ability to think critically, have attention to detail, and the capacity to make informed judgments based on available information.

Quick thinking/ Learning skills: Ability to pick up and assimilate relevant information quickly and easily. Learns new tasks rapidly. Responds swiftly and appropriately. Can think on their feet in rapidly changing environments.