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Engineering Co-op Student - January 2027

Company: Hudbay Minerals

Role Title: Engineering Co-op Student - January 2027

Job Type: Temporary (8 months or 12 months), Full Time

Advancing Your Global Career: Elevate Your Future with Hudbay

Did you know that mining is consistently one of the best-paid industries in the world? For individuals with a few years of experience in their field, this sector offers a level of compensation that truly reflects the critical nature of the work. But beyond the competitive salary, mining provides a high-intensity environment where you can develop specialized expertise and leadership skills at an accelerated pace. Whether you are coming from a skilled trade or a specialized office role, the growth you'll find here is as significant as the financial rewards.

Why Hudbay?

Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities. We live this purpose every day.

At Hudbay, we take learning to a global scale. With long-life operations and exploration opportunities in Canada and Peru, and a world-class growth pipeline in the United States, you will sharpen your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) by collaborating with international experts and diverse local communities. We offer a values-based culture that provides continuous coaching and feedback, giving everyone the freedom to innovate and the support to advance based on merit. Whether you are in a technical role, operations, or corporate support, joining Hudbay means joining a multicultural team where your professional development is expedited by our global footprint and our commitment to excellence.





Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, Technical Services, the Engineering Co-op Student will apply their engineering knowledge to support both Engineering and Operations teams. As a member of the technical services team, the student will gain hands‑on experience across key functions including survey, drill & blast, planning, and data management. This role provides a comprehensive learning prospect, enhancing technical skills through practical exposure to an open‑pit mining operation. This is a temporary, full‑time role, working on a 7-on-7-off rotation of 12‑hour day shifts only.

Role Accountabilities:

- Practices safe work behaviours and supports the Copper Mountain Mine safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings and initiatives,
- Adheres strictly to PPE requirements in all areas while on mine property,
- Follows all Company policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs),
- Survey Support: Assists with survey data collection, processing, and interpretation to support mining operations and other projects,
- Drill & Blast Support: Assists in drill pattern design, blast planning, monitoring, and post-blast analysis,
- Planning Support: Contribute to short-term planning tasks including design, scheduling, and data analysis,




- Field Studies: Participate in field investigations, data collection, and monitoring for various studies related to operations improvement,
- Data QA/QC and Reporting: Perform quality assurance and quality control of collected data, preparing reports and summaries for stakeholders,
- Performs other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a University degree in Mining Engineering, must be a 2nd year or above student,
- Open-pit mining experience is considered an asset,
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel),
- Experience in SQL, Python, and Surpac are considered an asset,
- Possess a valid Class 5/7N British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada,
- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Other skills:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills,
- Quick learner and adaptable to an every-changing environment,
- Able to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus to meet tight timelines during hectic periods,
- Able to work independently as well as function as an effective team member,
- Quick learner and adaptable to an ever-changing environment ,
- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

- Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in dusty and wet environments,
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, heavy lifting, awkward positions, walking, and standing,
- Driving in congested high-traffic mining and c

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