Nevada Gold Mines - 2026 Spring Co-op Program (Metallurgy)

Nevada Gold Mines: Metallurgy Co-Op

Position Description:

Are you a metallurgical/chemical engineering student at a Canadian university interested in a co-op placement with the single largest gold-mining complex in the world? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) – operated by Barrick – is seeking a highly-motivated student for an exclusive work-abroad opportunity! Gain invaluable experience, while building your professional network in a team committed to your success. Let us help you reach your career goals!

Responsibilities:

- Work closely with production and maintenance supervision, along with outside departments, to ensure environmental compliance, safe functionality of the plant operation, and maintenance of equipment.

- Assist with projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.

- Support automation initiatives targeting data collection and/or process variance control.

- Support regular process assessments to identify opportunities to maximize throughput and/or decrease production/maintenance costs.

- Intervene, as necessary, to ensure the health and safety of all employees, as well as protect the environment and NGM assets.

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate metallurgy/chemical engineering program at a Canadian university (required).

- Eligibility for a TN Scientific Technician visa* (required).

- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (required).

- Must be age 21+ and possess a valid driver’s license (required).

- Minimum eight-month commitment (required). We are not pursuing four-month co-op placements at this time.

- Ability to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions (required).

- Knowledge of commonly used water treatment process/techniques (preferred).

- Strong Microsoft Office skills (required).

- Basic knowledge of modelling/simulation tools (JKSIMMET, METSIM) (preferred).

- Knowledge of the basic principles and methods used in complex gold metallurgical and processing analysis (asset).

- Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and manage several projects simultaneously (required).

- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills (required).

- - Please note, Nevada Gold Mines does not currently help co-op students pursue, or accept co-op students with, Exchange visitor (J) visas.

What we can offer you:

- Competitive pay.

- Visa support.

- Fully furnished housing.

- International health benefits.

- Return travel.

- U.S. tax prep assistance.

- Bus transportation to and from mine site.

- Personal Protective Equipment and gear.

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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