The Vacation Student - Exploration role offers an exceptional opportunity to play an active role in field programs to start learning the essentials of collecting geologic data. Field programs will include soil sampling, regional surface mapping and underground mapping.
Roster: 5/2/4/3 – 9.5 hour shifts or 5/2/4/3/8/6
Local (Residential) Role
We offer competitive salaries, bonus structures and development pathways
Location: Red Lake, Canada
At Evolution, we’re passionate about Our Culture and Values. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity, offering exceptional career environments at our Sites and our Group Office, that are challenging, rewarding and fun for all employees. We are regularly supporting our employees’ work-life integration and provide a stimulating and inclusive environment to foster development.
About us
Evolution Mining is a leading, growth-focused globally relevant gold company. We were created in late 2011 and operate five wholly owned mines across Australia and Ontario, Canada.
We are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, with local applicants encouraged to apply.
The safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we operate are of paramount importance to us. We believe that every injury is preventable, and we are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace and empowering our people to stop any unsafe behaviour, enabling everyone to work together towards an injury free workplace.
About our Operation
Our Red Lake Operation is located in an area where you will experience the best in Northern lifestyle, in the heart of a lake-studded, boreal forest region in Sunset Country. Red Lake is known for its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and incredible Canadian fishing in the many freshwater lakes in the area. The Red Lake district is located 180 kilometers north of Dryden about 100 kilometers from the Manitoba border in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It spans 42,000 hectares and has produced over 29 million ounces of gold since 1949. Our Red Lake Operation includes the Red Lake and Campbell underground mining and processing complexes , and Cochenour , as well as the Bateman Project.
About the role
In this role you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a world class Archean Orogenic gold belt and mineral system at Evolution Mining’s Red Lake Operation in NW Ontario. You will form part of the Exploration team which includes both brownfields and greenfields exploration assisting in sample collection and interpretation of geology at different stages within the exploration pipeline from in field sampling and core logging.

Assist with preparation of diamond drill core for geologic logging and sampling
Gain initial exposure to logging diamond drill core with an emphasis on lithology, structure, and alteration relating to gold mineralisation
Take part in some surface and underground drill rig inspections
Deliver a short report for a geological project/question relating to your summer work
Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
About you
As a Vacation Student – Exploration, you will be enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year of a University program focused on Geology. It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:
Relevant experiences in core logging or geology related activities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Some exposure to mining software (QGIS or Leapfrog) would be advantageous
Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants
Strong will to learn and develop.
Self-starter demonstrating motivation and initiative
The ability to deliver results according to agreed plans
Good writing and reporting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, you can contact bhagyashree.bhagyashree@evolutionmining.com
External candidates can apply online by visiting https://careers.evolutionmining.com.au
Internal candidates must apply through ERROLL under internal vacancies, please ensure to notify your supervisor of your application.
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to build our team. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who will appreciate what you bring to the table. You will set and achieve goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape and contribute to the Evolution vision. As an equal opportunity employer, Evolution is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process