Tahltan Construction Management Internship (4 Opportunities)

Position:    Tahltan Construction
Management Internship (4 Opportunities)

Location:    Red Chris Mine

Status:    Temporary, Full-time

Closing Date:     April 11, 2025

Salary:    $70,992 to $88,740

Position Summary

Are you ready to take on a new challenge and advance your
career? TNDC, in collaboration with Newmont, is seeking enthusiastic candidates
to intern in various roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable
experience and contribute to exciting projects. Internships will take place
over three (3) two-week rotations in Summer 2025 (June – August or July –
September), with interns contributing to the Construction Management Team (CMT)
for the 2025 Tailings Dam Raise at Red Chris. 

Successful candidates will have a work experience
tailored to their existing qualifications and desired growth areas, with
dedicated mentorship from experienced earthworks construction management
professionals. The core of the internship will be spent contributing in an
apprentice capacity, receiving on-the-job training and fulfilling the duties of
one of the roles below. Interns will also gain exposure to the full range of
construction management career options and have direct exposure to TNDC and
Newmont leadership for career guidance. 

Resources and opportunities for further career growth
will be jointly supported by Newmont, TNDC, and the TCG Employment Office who will
work to ensure candidates have all the information to support next steps
following a successful internship. Continuing development opportunities may
include education, training, or further work opportunities. Join us and
kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment!

 

opportunities
available:

1.      
Survey Apprentice (entry level, some
construction experience valuable).

• The Survey Apprentice will contribute
  to all aspects of field surveying to ensure dam construction proceeds in
  accordance with geometric specifications. They will be trained in the use of
  modern survey equipment to provide field layout of 3D designs, draft field
  sketches and maps, and collect data using UAV’s (drones).  Surveying is an essential component of the
  quality management system, helping to minimize construction rework and
  safeguard the integrity of the dams for generations to come.
• The successful candidate will be
  mentored by the Senior Surveyor.

2.     
Quality Control and Materials Testing
Apprentice (entry level, some construction experience valuable).

• The Quality Control and Materials
  Testing Apprentice will contribute to all aspects of field quality control and
  laboratory testing to ensure dam fills conform with technical specifications.
  In the lab, they will be trained in the use of ASTM standard testing procedures
  for earth fill materials including grain size analysis, moisture content, and
  standard proctor tests. The apprentice will also be trained on field
  construction monitoring procedures including the use of a nuclear densometer
  gauge. Quality control is an essential component of the quality management
  system, helping to minimize construction rework and safeguard the integrity of
  the dams for generations to come.
• The successful candidate will be
  mentored by the QC and Lab Supervisor.

3.     
Health & Safety Apprentice (3+
years of construction experience required, in any role).

• The Health & Safety Apprentice will
  contribute to the Health & Safety Team, ensuring the construction program
  is conducted in a way that protects personnel safety in line with all relevant
  codes and standards. They will be trained in conducting risk assessments, job
  hazard analysis, traffic management, and incident response and investigation.
  The apprentice will also be trained in the administration of the Fatality Risk
  Management (FRM) program and be coached in conducting field Critical Control
  Verifications (CCV). Safety is a core value for both Newmont and TNDC, and
  active engagement from the Health & Safety Team is essential to ensuring
  that all personnel go home same.
• The successful candidate will be
  mentored by the H&S Lead.

4.     
Project Coordination Apprentice (3+
years of construction experience required, in any role).

• The Project Coordination Apprentice
  will contribute to the Engineering and Coordination team in the tracking and
  continuous improvement of earthworks construction execution. They will assist
  in the development of execution plans with a focus on resource management
  (equipment and personnel) to maximize value opportunities for the project. They
  will help determine which equipment is best suited for each job, estimate
  productivities and durations, and provide cost estimates. They will support
  day-to-day construction tracking activities such as timesheet and haul log
  entry, data management, short interval controls, and earned value calculations.
• The successful candidate
  will be mentored by the Project Coordinator, with close involvement from the
  Senior Supervisor and Project Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Internship
  experiences are available for a range of experience levels.
• Must be
  over 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Basic
  computer skills are required for all roles (familiarity with Microsoft
  Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Specific computer skills training
  is available if required.
• Applicants
  must be Tahltan or Tahltan Associate.
• Candidates
  currently employed by TNDC or Newmont will be reallocated to these
  internships temporarily with no change in pay or benefits.

If
you have additional questions, please email [email protected] (Newmont
employees), [email protected] (TNDC employees).

CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT

• Willingness
  to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
• Current
  TNDC or Newmont Employee.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and abstract, which must be maintained.
• Ability to manage stress and preform effectively under pressure.

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