Civil Project Engineer DET00648

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support the Detour Lake Mine in Ontario. You will report to the Projects Engineering Superintendent and help manage civil discipline engineering, procurement and construction across the capital project portfolio.

You will coordinate with design teams, manage interfaces with other disciplines, and ensure compliance with codes, standards and internal practices while promoting safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in engineering - Civil/Structural.
• 6 to 8+ years of mining civil infrastructure project experience.
• P.Eng designation is required.
• Good knowledge of Ontario building codes and regulations.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks) is an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Interpersonal, problem solving and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of mining/construction regulations and OH&S Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Civil Project Engineer with capital projects portfolio across civil disciplines.
• Coordinate with engineering firms for detailed design.
• Lead work package execution across feasibility to handover phases.
• Resolve technical issues and support value engineering.
• Review civil designs, drawings, specs, and calculations for quality.

Skills

Civil Engineering

P.Eng designation

Mining project experience

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER
DET00648

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

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 previous 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.

Agnico Eagle Mines’ Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honouring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Metis nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Metis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Projects Engineering Superintendent, you will be part of the Construction Department. You will be responsible for ensuring proper and safe maintenance protocols are adhered to and practices in washing mining equipment at the Detour Lake Mine. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

• Assist the Senior Civil Project Engineer/Lead with the execution of the capital projects portfolio – Civil discipline support (engineering, procurement & construction);
• Collaborate ad manage engineering firms to complete detailed engineering for projects;
• Lead work package execution across all project phases: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover;
• Resolve technical issues and support constructability, value engineering, and optimization efforts;
• Review and approve civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical calculations;
• Provide civil technical expertise for all projects while collaborating with other disciplines to manage engineering consultants;
• In collaboration with Construction Team, develop and maintain scope definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), high-level schedules, and execution plans for assigned packages;
• Coordinate interfaces between civil works and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental);
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and internal engineering practices;
• Provide input, support to the construction team and recommend corrective action when required during execution;
• Support the development of project estimates, preparation, and submission of business cases;
• Collaborate with the procurement group to execute scopes of work, tenders, technical bid evaluations and assist with general contracts management;
• Identify critical issues within the project (i.e., project risks and opportunities) that could impact outcomes (i.e., schedule or budget) and develop action plans to address negative variances and reporting areas of non-compliance;
• Share and implement best practice engineering and process improvement solutions across the company;
• In collaboration with the Projects Cost Controller, manage project costs, review actuals to date, provide forecasts, cost deviation, and recommend remedial actions to stay on budget.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Post‑secondary education (first degree) in engineering – Civil/Structural;
• 6 to 8+ of experience in mining civil infrastructure projects;
• P. Eng designation is a must;
• A good knowledge of Ontario building code and other applicable codes or regulations;
• Experience with CAD software including AUTOCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks or any other relevant ones is an asset;
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills (oral and written) that include excellent report writing, presentation, and conflict resolution skills;
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving, customer service orientation and team skills;
• High degree of conceptual abilities and capacity to develop creative solutions;
• Knowledge of the mining and construction regulations;
• Knowledge of Ontario OH&S Act and regulations;
• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines;
• Effective problem‑solving skills with a results‑oriented approach;
• Strong attention to details and analytical skills;
• Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

• Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation include base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.

Job: Construction
Primary Location: Ontario-Cochrane
Organization: Agnico Eagle Mines
Schedule: Full-Time
SHIFT SCHEDULE: 4/3
Employment Type Code: Salaried
Posting End Date: Oct 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Job Description – Civil Project Engineer (DET00648)