Analyst Intern - Mine Planning (12 - 18 months)

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Start Date May 2027

Duration 12 - 16 months

Work Model  Hybrid

Dress Code Business Casual

Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)

A Great Place to Work

Note:

*For this position we have implemented a blind resume process. Please make sure you have removed your name or any other identifiable information from your resume. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Job Description

The Corporate Mine Planning team is seeking an ambitious student to join our team for from May 2026  - August 2027  as part of our Gold Rush Internship Program. Our Mine Planning intern will assist with a variety of tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Mineral inventory definition (Stope generation), underground mine design.
• Pit optimization, pit design, life of mine scheduling, equipment selection, and mine OPEX models.
• Fleet cycle time studies and haulage network development.
• Block model manipulation for mine planning purposes.
• Support ongoing scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
• Assist in economic studies of mine plan alternatives.
• Support the development of technical reports or narratives.
• Some travel may be required depending on needs at site.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• Ideally completed 2nd or 3rd year of a Mining Engineering program.

Skills:

• Familiarity with mine planning software is a great asset (Deswik,Datamine, MineSight, Gemcom, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac, MineMax)
• Strong analytical skills using Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn new skills.
• Previous site experience is considered an asset.

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary range for this role is $57,000.00 to $63,000.00 CAD and group benefit coverage. The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.

Existing Vacancy

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.