January 2027 Mining Engineering Co-op
Elk Valley Resources · Calgary
OtherCoal DivisionOn-siteCoop Student
Elk Valley Resources is hiring a January 2027 Mining Engineering Co-op in Calgary, Alberta (on-site, internship). Posted 10 July 2026. Apply directly on Elk Valley Resources's own careers site — no account needed.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Collaborate with engineering and operations for the development of daily, weekly and monthly mine operations plans
- Work in wide ranges of mine planning and design, including pit and dump design, traditionally operated and autonomous fleets, production scheduling, and optimization
- Contribute to drilling, blasting and surveying activities and provide technical services to mine production and other mine site departments
- Monitor and perform analyses of operating areas, work with geotechnical evaluations of mine plans and operating procedures
- Assist with the development, tracking, and reporting of compliance of mine permits
- Perform economic evaluations, productivity analyses, and assist with capital expenditure documentation
- Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business
Requirements:
- Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License or extra-provincial equivalent, without learner's restrictions
- Able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
- Motivated self-starters with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a dynamic industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Benefits:
- Receive financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees
- Acquire hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, fostering the development of technical skills
- Benefit from mentorship and guidance offered by seasoned specialists in their respective fields
- Gain a competitive edge, securing primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation
Salary: $4,867 - $6,167 CAD/month
Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed.
Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and references.
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