Mining / Tailings / Geotechnical Engineering Student

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

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Come be part of the Upstream Technical Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

What role you will play in our team

Are you interested in joining Imperial as an Engineering Student? We are looking for someone excited to contribute to meaningful work, who is passionate about safety, interested in building positive relationships and working within a strong team environment! We currently have an opportunity within our Kearl mine technical teams.

The technical team supports the Kearl mine site which has been in operation since 2012, and is located roughly 70 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Oil sand ore is mined using electric and hydraulic shovels, hauled, crushed and mixed with water prior to sending the slurry through hydro transport lines for processing to our plants. Kearl is a fly in fly out operation with transportation hubs located in Edmonton and Calgary.

Kearl is one of Canada’s highest quality oil sands deposits and represents the next generation of oil sands mining. Innovative technology is at the heart of Kearl. We’ve developed innovative approaches that enhance performance and reduce cost. The site is currently operating 81 fully autonomous 797 haul trucks using Caterpillar’s minestar system, making it one of the largest autonomous fleets in the world.

What you will do

Kearl Mining Engineering Student:
Being a part of our mine engineering team you will learn skills in mine planning and design. Our teams cover a wide range of scopes from supporting day to day active mine operations, planning for the development of future mine pits, and planning for the closure landscape of Kearl. Responsibilities could include data analytics, mine fleet assessments, pit design, material movement, and water management. You will be offered a wide range of duties where collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team will gain you valuable insight and experience into open pit mining operations.

Kearl Tailings Planning Engineering Student:
You will be part of the mine and tailings planning team learning skills in tailings planning, fluid tailings management, fines treatment and tailings modeling/mass balance. You will be working closely with a multi-disciplinary technical team including mine planning, geotechnical engineering, and reclamation/closure planning in support of our two operational tailings facilities and future planned facilities.

Kearl Geotechnical Engineering Student:
You will support the Geotechnical Engineering team and assist with design, surveillance, and reporting for Kearl’s earth structures, including tailings dykes, overburden disposal areas, roads, and pit walls. You will have the opportunity to interface with interdisciplinary teams and gain a working understanding of mine and tailings planning. Specific duties could include using Slope/W to complete stability analysis in support of earth structure designs, working with field staff to evaluate construction deviations, and reviewing geotechnical instrumentation to understand the performance of earth structures that are currently under construction.

All positions include use of area specific engineering software.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

1. Enrolled in at least 2nd year of mining, civil, geotechnical, geological, or similar engineering undergraduate university program
2. Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team dynamic
3. Demonstrate a continuous improvement, and growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

1. Previous job experience will be seen as an asset, especially in related industries
2. Open to occasional trips to the Kearl mine site if required, including overnight stays in camp
3. Previous experience using Slope/W is an asset for candidates interested in a position within the geotechnical team

Additional Information

Start date: May 2025
Work Term: 8 - 12 Months
Location: Calgary, AB

Other Considerations:
- We will carefully review your application, recognizing and appreciating the time and effort you put into it. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
- In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

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Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.