Vancouver, BC | Exploration

2025 Internship or COOP

Geology / Exploration

If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our Internship Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our team to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto, we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal – to create a better tomorrow.

For British Columbia based roles the expected hourly salary is between $20/hour – $42/hour

About the role

We are offering a 4-month (May to August 2025) Geology internship as part of the Rio Tinto Exploration team. This opportunity will allow you to be involved in several geoscience activities. Please note that relocation to Vancouver is not required for this role; however, this role includes several field rotations in Northern Quebec, followed by a hybrid arrangement of remote and office work between home and Rio Tinto’s Thunder Bay and Vancouver offices.

In this role:

• Field-based exploration, field reconnaissance.
• Assist with geological and geotechnical core logging and sampling to collect pertinent data and ensure timely processing of samples.
• Conduct field work related to a diamond drilling, geological mapping, and prospecting.
• Work to high standards for quality assurance, quality control and data validation of for all geological data.

What you’ll bring:

• At least one year completed* of Geology, Earth Sciences or Geological Engineering
• Safety mindset
• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Valid driving license

*To be eligible for this internship, you must have the right to work in Canada.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive salary
• Ambitious, exciting and rewarding experience
• Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community
• A great chance to prepare yourself to join our Graduate Development Program

Where will you be working

This role includes several field rotations in Northern Quebec; the team also offers flexibility with a hybrid arrangement of remote and office work between home and Rio Tinto’s Thunder Bay and Vancouver offices. All travel expenses incurred as a result of this internship will be covered by Rio Tinto.

Next steps…

There’s no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts with a graduate or vacation role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.

Please note, in order to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there is enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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