- Contribute to safe and sustainable mining operations through geotechnical monitoring, analysis and risk management across IOC’s mining assets.
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Build technical capability and gain hands-on exposure to pit slope stability, geotechnical investigations and mine planning while working alongside experienced geoscience professionals.
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Role based in Labrador City offering a unique lifestyle and career development opportunity.
At Rio Tinto IOC, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, and people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Geotechnical to join the Mine Technical Services team at IOC in Labrador City. This role is an opportunity to develop practical geotechnical engineering experience in a large-scale mining operation while contributing to safe, efficient and sustainable mining activities.
Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience and working within a challenging and collaborative environment, you will support geotechnical programs that help manage ground control risk, optimise mine designs and provide critical technical advice to operational stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
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Conduct field inspections of pit walls, development areas and waste dumps to identify, assess and communicate geotechnical hazards.
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Collect, validate and interpret geotechnical data to support slope design conformance, stability assessments and operational decision making.
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Complete geological, structural and geotechnical mapping activities to support pit slope design, reconciliation and risk management.
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Review and analyse geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation data, identifying trends and escalating potential risks.
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Support geotechnical investigations, including core logging, borehole instrumentation and ground control programs.
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Apply geotechnical analysis tools and software to evaluate ground conditions and provide practical recommendations.
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Collaborate with operations, mine planning and contractors to ensure geotechnical controls are implemented and maintained.
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Prepare technical reports and communicate geotechnical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply.
Required for Success
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
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A bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with eligibility to register as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
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A valid driver’s licence and the ability to work in an outdoor mining environment in varying weather conditions.
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Demonstrated ability to analyse technical data, solve problems and communicate findings effectively in English.
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Willingness to work a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off FIFO roster based in Labrador City.
Helpful for Success
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Exposure through internships, co-op placements or project work in mining, geotechnical, geological or civil engineering environments.
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Experience with geological or geotechnical mapping, core logging or geotechnical data collection.
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Familiarity with Rocscience, Leapfrog, Maptek products or geotechnical monitoring platforms.
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Understanding of slope stability, rock mechanics, ground control or mine geotechnical engineering principles.
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Ability to build effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
Where you’ll be working
We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.
IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.
Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
À propos de Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.
Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.
Respect and Inclusion
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.
Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.
