Tailings and Water Management Co-Op Student

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is offering an exciting Co-Op Student position in their Tailings and Water Management team at the Macassa Mine. The role involves assisting in geotechnical projects, field inspections, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective tailings and water management. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in engineering and possess strong communication and team-building skills. This opportunity provides valuable experience in a leading gold mining operation.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a relevant engineering degree or diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD.
• Entry-level position - no set experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in geotechnical instrumentation and construction projects.
• Participate in field inspections of water and tailings management infrastructures.
• Communicate with other department supervisors supporting tailings activities.

Skills

Communication

Team-building

Education

Civil, Geological, or Mining engineering degree or technical college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

If you thrive on success and teamwork in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career. Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees, and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and retaliation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request. Interested? We hope you are.

Location : Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON

Rotation : 4 / 3 or 5 / 2

This role is not a Camp Based opportunity.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family, and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

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.

MACASSA MINE

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa 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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Macassa Mine, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Co-Op Student in our Tailings and Water Management team, reporting to the Sr. Tailings and Water Management Advisor.

The Macassa Mine is a high-grade gold producer, with grade improving at depth, and a key valuation driver for Agnico Eagle. Located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the Macassa Mine remains one of the highest gold grade mines in the world. Macassa commenced operations in 2002, and with the discovery of the South Mine Complex, has increased its production significantly over the past five years. The mine is located in an area with well-developed infrastructure, including a provincial highway, a railway system, and a private airport. High-grade ore is processed at the Macassa Mill, which currently has available capacity and is located in close proximity to the mine.

The Tailings and Water Management Co-Op Student is part of a team that provides safe operational, maintenance, and monitoring activities related to Macassa Mill tailings storage facilities and water management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include :

• Assisting the Tailings and Water Management Supervisor and Tailings and Water Management EIT in geotechnical instrumentation and construction projects (planning, construction supervision, instrumentation install, troubleshooting, programming, etc.)
• Assisting on projects in all types of integrated mill tailings and water management systems (tailings dams and deposition, seepage control, diversion channels, water management ponds, spillways, tailings thickener, etc.) under operating and closure conditions.
• Working with operators, maintenance, environmental, electrical & instrumentation in all facets of process training, understanding, safety, and general work related to tailings and water management systems.
• Communicating and working with other department supervisors that support tailings activities (i.e., process operations, site services, environmental)
• Participating in field inspections of water and tailings management infrastructures (tailings dams, pumping systems, drainage infrastructures, etc.)
• Assisting in the preparation and evaluation of proposals, trade-off studies, feasibility to detailed engineering studies, specifications, and engineering reports involving tailings and water management systems.
• Assisting in the update of the tailings system management
• Actively look for methods and system improvements to the tailings and water management systems.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has :

• Currently working towards a Civil, Geological, or Mining engineering degree or technical college diploma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CAD.
• Entry-level position - set experience time not a pre-requisite.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine, and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All our team members are rewarded with a competitive compensation package and on-the-job perks, including :

• Housing allowance
• Training and learning opportunities

Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do, and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.