Geology Co-Op Student

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more! 

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Geology Co-Op Student to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule is 5x2, 8hrs/day or 4x3, 10hrs/day. 

Lake Shore Gold is seeking 2^nd, 3^rd or 4^th year Geology Co-Op Students to support the Geology team at our Bell Creek Mine site in Timmins, Ontario.

Responsibilities of the Geology Co-Op Student include:

• Work both on surface and in underground environments
• Assist mine geology personnel in their day-to-day activities
• Data entry, filing, and excellent computer skills will be required.
• You will be required to work with DHLogger, Datamine, possibly Deswik, and Microsoft Office.
• Special projects as may be assigned from time to time
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required
• A valid driver’s licence is required

Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $24.00-27.50/hr, based on qualifications and experience. 

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

More About You

Students must be currently enrolled in a geology or earth science program to be eligible. Proof of eligibility is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate Lake Shore Gold’s core values in Safety Health and the Environment and will meet the requirements of its Code of Conduct.

Students must have access to a vehicle or arrange car-pooling as public transportation is not available. Company provided living arrangements are available.  The placement will run until December 2026. 

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits after 3 months of employment:

• Company-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!