Mining Engineering Student - January & May 2025

at  Suncor Energy

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain significant and meaningful work experience. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the energy industry, benefitting from their mentorship and support. With a broad offering of field and corporate experience, Suncor will empower you to shape the trajectory of your career. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Mining Engineering Students to join our team and gain hands-on experience in our mining operations. As one of the largest mining sites in Canada, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of departments including Mine Planning, Tailings Planning, Surveying or Data Analytics. You will have the opportunity to design, innovate and collaborate with engineers and operations in a diverse mining environment. Suncor has a vast student network where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow students from across Canada as part of our Fort McMurray Young Professionals Group (FMYP)!

In addition we offer:

• Company provided busing for Fort McMurray roles
• Competitive salary
• Learning and development opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Suncor’s Fort McMurray Young Professionals (FMYP)

Minimum Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Mining/Geological/Civil Engineering at an accredited postsecondary institution
• Must be enrolled in an accredited academic institution and returning to school full time after the internship
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record may be required for certain roles

Responsibilities:

• Utilize engineering software to create mine & tailings designs and maps
• Support planning teams to issue mine & tailings plans to operations on a daily, weekly, or longer-term basis
• Analyze dispatch data and produce various reports for operations stewardships
• Support material balance activities in the mine & tailings of oil sand, & overburden
• Field tours with engineering and operations personnel to monitor mine progression
• Assist engineers with various design scopes of work for execution in mine & tailings operational areas
• Work directly with surveyors, perform field surveys, and conduct data processing

Location & Other Key Details:

• This is a 4, 8, or 12-month term commitment beginning in January 2025
• Locations include Calgary, Fort McMurray (Mildred Lake, Aurora, Base Mine, and Fort Hills). Fort Hills is camp based, requiring Fly-in-Fly-Out of Calgary or Edmonton
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region.
• Relocation support will be provided if required

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

• Utilize engineering software to create mine & tailings designs and maps
• Support planning teams to issue mine & tailings plans to operations on a daily, weekly, or longer-term basis
• Analyze dispatch data and produce various reports for operations stewardships
• Support material balance activities in the mine & tailings of oil sand, & overburden
• Field tours with engineering and operations personnel to monitor mine progression
• Assist engineers with various design scopes of work for execution in mine & tailings operational areas
• Work directly with surveyors, perform field surveys, and conduct data processin