Graduate - Process​/Metallurgical Engineering

Graduate – January 2027

If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our Graduate Development 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.

BC Works | Kitimat, BC

Process / Metallurgical Engineering

Graduate – January 2027

If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our Graduate Development 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.

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We're looking for graduates from a range of degrees for different areas across our business. This requisition is for a role of Graduate Process / Metallurgical Engineer based at Rio Tinto Kitimat, BC starting in January 2027.

Working in a challenging and exciting environment within The Engineering Team, you will

• Develop and operate processes for converting and refining raw materials into products
• Participate in improving product quality to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Participate in improving the performance of aluminum alloy preparation, casting and treatment processes Joining us as a Graduate, you’ll experience our innovative, future focused Development Program where you will
• Learn fundamental leadership skills by leading a virtual team through a gamified leadership simulation
• Challenge your thinking and gain outside perspective from futurists and external thought leaders
• Acquire a toolkit focused on future skills to inspire innovation and creativity through a series of masterclasses
• Team up with graduate colleagues to innovate solutions for future business and world challenges
• Grow your leadership skills with 1-1 coaching sessions with an experienced external coach
• Network with our senior leaders and subject matter experts
• Access world-class digital learning

To be eligible for the Graduate program, you must have completed your studies within the last two years (2025, 2026) or working towards graduation in December 2026.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team (standard for all job adverts)
• Bachelor or master’s degree in Chemical / Process / Metallurgical Engineering or other related field
• Less than two years of relevant work experience (local and international)
• Right to work in Canada
• Valid driver’s license
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenges ahead
• Interest in working in alarge complex industrial environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

The base salary for this role is CAD $89,000 in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

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