Hydrometallurgy Student

Requisition ID: 94983 

Job Category: Campus 

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Looking to get the most out of your upcoming internship?

Hatch is seeking a Hydrometallurgy Student with an interest in metals processing for an internship starting Fall 2025. Reporting to the Global Director of Hydrometallurgy, you will support local and international projects working from our Mississauga Head Office.

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain.

What a Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You: 

You will: 

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways 
• Work on problems and gain project experience
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally 
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis 
• Benefit from informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry 
• Participate in local lunch and learns, Student Showcase, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills 
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees   

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. 

As the selected candidate, you will: 

• Problem solving skills pertaining to project work; 
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment, with focus on assisting the process team; 
• Assistance with development of design criteria, mass and energy balances; 
• Assistance with Interpretation of simulation data, and field data as well as development of test work programs; 
• Assistance with preliminary equipment sizing, materials selection, process facility layout, hazard studies, and cost estimation; 
• Management of work within the scope, schedule, and budget provided by the process engineer. 
• Report writing. 

You bring to the role:

• 3rd or 4th year student pursuing a relevant Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy degree from a recognized University.
• Interest in metals processing. 
• Strong academic record. 
• Ability to evaluate metals (copper, nickel, cobalt, lead, zinc, tin, lithium, potash, phosphate, vanadium, uranium etc.) processes by applying concepts of chemistry, heat and mass transfer, and thermodynamics to assist in the process modeling and design of process plants.
• Ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to describe, depict and explain their work to other team members. 
• Must have proven skills with MS Excel, Word, and Power Point. 

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes): 

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges.  
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges.
• Highly motivated, with a positive attitude and an ability to understand innovation.
• Adapts and embraces change.

To be considered, you must submit: resume and unofficial or official transcript. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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