Vacation Student - Mine Geology

Vacation Student – Mine Geology Role

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us. 

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us. 

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community. 

About the role

The Vacation Student – Mine Geology role offers an exceptional opportunity to learn and develop skills related to mine geology work including but not limited to grade control, resource definition and/or Discovery activities.

The position will be on a 5/2/4/3 – 9.5hr shifts schedule and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.

The compensation range for this role is $29.00-$32.00

Key result areas in this role include:

• Monitor material movement using RFID tracking to ensure maximum ore production
• Map and communicate geological information, ground conditions and other pertinent geological anomalies.
• Collect chip samples where required for geological information and grade control.
• Exposure to creating geological interpretations through modelling.
• 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 underground diamond drill rig inspections.
• Maintain databases and analyze data for production and reconciliation purposes.
• Create a focused technical topic and provide a summary report relating to your summer work.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Other activities as directed by supervisor

About you

As a Vacation Student – Mine Geology, you will be going into your 3rd or 4th year of a Geology degree in an accredited University. It is also important that you have / can demonstrate:     

• 0-1 years of experience in precious metal mining
• Adapt well to consistent change
• Work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Some exposure to Mining software (i.e. Deswik and Leapfrog) would be advantageous

Closing date: March 19, 2026

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter. 

To find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, you can contact Tabitha.Raley@evolutionmining.com