Analyst Intern – Operations Strategy

November 19, 2024

Job Description

ob Responsibilities
Support performance improvement projects in the assessment and/or implementation phases:

 

Collect and analyze data, summarizing findings in a structured format
Work collaboratively with site, regional and corporate teams
Monitor and report on progress of implementation action plans
Participate in the development of communication materials to share progress and challenges with site and corporate management as required
Support business case development:

 

Support the development of business cases for investment decisions, including preparation and/or validation of analysis to ensure accuracy
As needed, work closely with the other teams in the department (e.g., Strategic Business Planning, Technical Services, Energy) or other corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, etc.)
Think creatively, thinking with a solution-oriented mindset on how to add value to the business case.
Work closely with the Projects group in completing Scoping, Pre-feasibility, or Feasibility studies:

 

Lead the development of project-specific business cases, helping to drive scope, schedule or procurement decisions within the project.
Provide analytical support and input into the assumptions used in project studies (e.g., mine opex, processing opex etc.)
Work closely with the projects team in developing and finalizing inputs for select sections of the studies.
Liaise with site personnel and outside consultants to perform detailed reviews of the select sections of the studies. If required, perform internal and external benchmarking exercises to validate the reasonability of the assumptions.
Support the Strategic Business Planning Process:

 

Aid in the consolidation of company-wide strategic plans, synthesizing results into easy-to-read formats for company senior leadership.
Assist sites in the process of updating their life of mine (LOM) plans and economic models, as needed.
Facilitate comprehensive reviews of the LOM plans (e.g. comparisons with previous years, reconciliation with budget, etc.), creating summaries of findings and communicating upwards.

Minimum Requirements
2nd or 3rd year Engineering student
Strong analytical capabilities and experience in Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and oral; experience in PowerPoint is an asset
Excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Team player with an ability to work effectively in a team setting, as well as independently
Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Experience working at a mine site is an asset
Language skills in French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish are assets, but not mandatory