Intern Geologist | Summer 2026

If you want to drive real change we have just the place to do it. Our Internship Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our team to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal - to create a better tomorrow.

For British Columbia based roles the expected hourly salary is between $20/hour - $42/hour

About the role

We are offering a 4-month (May to August 2026) Geology internship as part of the Rio Tinto Exploration team. This opportunity will allow you to be involved in several geoscience activities. Please note that relocation to Vancouver is not required for this role; however this role includes several field rotations at grassroots field programs in Canada as well as a hybrid arrangement of remote and office work between home and Rio Tintos Thunder Bay and Vancouver offices.

In this role:

• Field-based exploration field reconnaissance.
• Assist with geological and geotechnical core logging and sampling to collect pertinent data and ensure timely processing of samples.
• Conduct field work related to geological mapping prospecting and diamond drilling.
• Work to high standards for quality assurance quality control and data validation of for all geological data.

What youll bring:

• At least one year completed* of Geology Earth Sciences or Geological Engineering
• Safety mindset
• Leadership skills eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Valid driving license

*To be eligiblefor this internshipyou must have the right to work in Canada.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive salary
• Ambitious exciting and rewarding experience
• Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community
• A great chance to prepare yourself to join our Graduate Development Program

Where will you be working

This role includes several field rotations in the Northwest Territories and Eastern Canada; the team also offers flexibility with a hybrid arrangement of remote and office work between home and Rio Tintos Thunder Bay and Vancouver offices. All travel expenses incurred as a result of this internship will be covered by Rio Tinto.

Next steps

Theres no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts with a graduate or vacation role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.

Please note in order to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there is enough applicants therefore if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.

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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 cant do it on our own so were 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 LGBTQIA2 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 laluminium des minéraux critiques et dautres 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 dinnovation et damélioration 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 dAutochtones de femmes de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S de travailleurs âgés de personnes handicapées et de représentants dorigines diverses.

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à laise dêtre eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait limpression 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 lorigine ethnique à la religion à lâge à lorientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.