Engineering Conference Assistant - PDAC

Job Description

A perfect opportunity for students! And an exceptional opportunity for a 3rd or 4th-year engineering student or a newly graduated engineer. March 1st-4th.

We are in the need for an Engineering Conference Assistant – PDAC to support a prominent international entrepreneur attending the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, one of the most influential mining events in the world!

You will serve as the executive’s on-the-ground support throughout the PDAC conference, becoming their trusted right hand, guide, and information-gathering partner. This is an immersive, fast-paced role, part strategy partner, part field assistant, part high-level observer. Think of it as acting as the “conference caddy” for a VIP guest navigating hundreds of critical interactions. This is not a typical assistant role, It is a front-row seat to high-level international business.

You will have the rare chance to:

• Shadow a high-profile entrepreneur throughout one of the largest mining conferences in the world
• Witness deal discussions, investor conversations, and technical evaluations up close
• Build exposure to the mining sector far earlier than most students or new graduates
• Observe how senior leaders analyze information, build relationships, and make decisions
• Gain a standout résumé experience that sets you apart in engineering, mining, consulting, or business pathways

Opportunities like this, where a junior professional shadows a global leader through every meeting, are extremely rare.

Engineering Conference Assistant - Responsibilities:

• Accompany the executive throughout all exhibition halls at PDAC (10 AM – 6 PM daily)
• Take clear, detailed handwritten notes during conversations, demonstrations, and meetings
• Collect brochures, organize information, and create brief summaries for post-conference follow-up
• Visit every exhibition booth with the executive and document key responses
• Manage materials and carry a conference bag while navigating crowded environments
• Represent the executive with professionalism and polish
• Meet the executive each morning before departing to the conference venue

The Successful Candidate Has:

• Currently in their 3rd or 4th year of engineering studies, or is a recent engineering graduate is an asset, but not required.
• High energy, stamina, and comfort being on their feet all day in busy, crowded spaces
• Strong note-taking ability and excellent attention to detail
• A personable, confident, and professional presence
• Tech-savviness; Excel skills helpful but not essential as most notes will be handwritten
• Availability for the full period of March 1–4, from 10am-6pm.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly compensation of $25–$30, depending on experience
• Participation in a globally recognized mining conference
• Unique opportunity to support a high-level international business leader
• Experience that will significantly elevate your early-career profile

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.