Summer Student- Hourly Jobs

Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.
Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.
COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.
Covia is looking for a Summer Student-Hourly who will have a positive impact on the Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Blue Mountain facility.
The Summer Student-Hourly Is Responsible To Following
The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Fill operator positions within the plant for planned and unplanned absences
• Utilize a wheelbarrow to move rock, sand, and dust.
• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, heat, snow and mud
• Assist in Dust Collectors
• Assist the maintenance crew as required
• Possess the ability to learn, understand and follow all Health & Safety policies/procedures
• Sweep, shovel, and vacuum rock, sand and dust.
• Work while wearing respirator, safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned
• Fill job classifications created by annual vacation relief positions that are vacant.

The Successful Incumbent Will Have The Following Minimum Qualifications

• Computer skills and further education an asset
• High School diploma or GED
• Possess good communication skills, basic analytical skills and an ability to read and carry out instructions
• Must be comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings.
• All other work as assigned
• Literacy in English, both written and spoken.
• Availability to work shift work and weekends
• Mechanically inclined
• Should have manual dexterity, physical strength and coordination
• Willing to perform repetitive or routine tasks

Benefits

• Company paid Life / AD&D Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• RRSP with company contribution

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
Covia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Please advise if you require accommodation; we will work with you to meet your needs.
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