Mine Geologist

Agnico Eagle; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Geologist to join their Geology Department at Detour Lake Mine. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while managing geological data and collaborating with various teams. This role offers a 14/14 work schedule with on-site accommodations and meals provided.

Benefits

On-site accommodations

Meals provided at no cost

Transportation and travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a production geologist.
• Registration with APGO or in the process of registration.

Responsibilities

• Promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally compliant working environment.
• Complete and verify all ore block mark-ups against ore block design plans.
• Update Grade Control block model with mineable provisional and final ore-polygons monthly.

Skills

Geoscience Expertise

Communication

Geological Mapping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

Tools

Datamine Studio RM

Maptek PointStudio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will be part of the Geology Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally compliant working environment;
2. Complete and verify all ore block mark-ups against ore block design plans;
3. Ensure correct following of the ore design procedure and proper management of ore-polygon data;
4. Update Grade Control block model with mineable provisional and final ore-polygons monthly;
5. Identify and sample blast holes correctly, ensuring NAG/PAG sampling is performed as per procedure;
6. Ensure safety and quality in sampling by all geology personnel and drilling contractors;
7. Compile geological data, report results, and improve ore body modeling and grade estimation;
8. Maintain clear communication with geological, engineering, and mine operations teams;
9. Update database and Datamine with drilled holes data;
10. Provide updated drilling plans for weekly reports;
11. Apply geoscience expertise in drilling, sampling, QA/QC, grade control, and reconciliation;
12. Perform geological mapping and interpretations using traditional and digital techniques with software like Datamine Studio RM or Maptek PointStudio;
13. Create block models using geological, structural, and grade information for resource/reserve estimation;
14. Process ore blast movement data using specialized equipment, software, and drone technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Geology;
2. At least five years of experience as a production geologist, preferably in an open pit mine;
3. Registration with APGO or in the process of registration;
4. Eligible to be registered as a Drone pilot;
5. Experience with 3D software, preferably Datamine Studio RM or Maptek Vulcan;
6. Experience in geological modeling and drill core logging;
7. Experience working at remote sites is an asset;
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Work Schedule:

• 14/14 schedule at Detour Lake Mine;
• On-site accommodations and meals provided at no cost;
• Transportation and travel expenses covered according to residence in Canada.