CEP, Underground Mine

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a skilled Underground Mine Technician to join the Engineering team at the Meadowbank Complex in Nunavut. You will perform field-based surveying and mine layout updates to support production and engineering activities, reporting to the Lead Underground Mine Technician.

Responsibilities include cavity monitoring surveys, drill hole deviation, volumetric calculations, ventilation surveys, and collaboration with the UG drill & blast crew to assist in design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Open pit survey experience is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily surveying tasks and mine layout updates.
• Conduct cavity monitoring surveys and drill hole deviation studies.
• Perform volumetric and other calculations to support engineering analysis.
• Prepare monthly (or bi-monthly) survey updates for end-of-month reporting.
• Complete ventilation surveys and model updates as required.
• Assist underground drill & blast and services teams in design and planning.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Job description

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ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Lead Underground Mine Technician, you will perform your duties as a member of the Engineering department and collaborate with other departments of the division. You will be responsible for carrying out various field-based assignments in the underground mine to support production and engineering activities. You must be able to work independently and, in a team, plus the ability to show autonomy to help clients in addition to ensuring adequate service quality. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Execute the daily tasks associated with supporting engineering and operations, such as surveying and mine layout creation/updates

Conduct special surveying assignments such as cavity monitoring surveys and drill hole deviation;

Perform volumetric and other calculations to support engineering analysis

• Responsible for the monthly (or bi-monthly) survey advance update for EOM purposes

Develop and maintain a high degree of precision and professionalism

• Complete ventilation surveys and model updates as required

Assist UG drill & blast and services team as required in design and plan creation

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

2-4 years of experience in a similar role

Open pit survey experience is an asset

Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, AutoCAD and mine design/planning software. Knowledge of the Deswik software is an asset

Experience working in a multicultural environment

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written)

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec