Join Our Team

Mining Matters is seeking a dedicated, responsible, and self-motivated individual to join our team as Graduate Intern (September 2026 - September 2027). 

As part of our Education and Outreach team, interns: 

• Assist in organizing, planning, and delivering educational programming.
• Facilitate fun, hands-on STEM sessions—both virtual and in-person—focused on geology, engineering, mineral exploration, mining, and sustainability.
• Travel extensively to urban, rural, and remote communities to engage youth in exciting learning experiences.
• Support safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful learning environments. 

Graduate internship opportunities are made possible through the generous support of our funding partners. Positions are supported by the Government of Canada and through the Harquail Graduate Internship Program, generously funded by the Midas Touch Foundation.

The Harquail Graduate Internship Program provides recent graduates with meaningful, hands-on experience in Earth science education and outreach while building knowledge, skills and connections within Canada’s minerals industry. 

Government of Canada-Funded Position – Eligibility Criteria

One of the available Graduate Intern positions is funded in part by the Government of Canada and has specific eligibility criteria.

Applicants must be: 

• Between 18 and 30 years old at the start of the placement.
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Unemployed, underemployed, or a student before the placement.
• Not enrolled in full-time studies during the internship (part-time is permitted).

For full details and application instructions, download the job posting: