Engineering Superintendent

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in Ontario is seeking an Engineering Superintendent for the Upper Beaver project. You will lead mine engineering, ensure safe, efficient operations, and integrate planning with budget and strategic initiatives.

The role requires P.Eng, 10 years of underground mining experience, and strong leadership, with Deswik and Power BI familiarity. You will hire and build the engineering team as the project moves to operation.

Qualifications

• Registered professional engineer with extensive underground mine experience.
• 10+ years in underground mine engineering with leadership experience.
• Proficient in Deswik, Excel, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mine engineering team to achieve safety and production goals.
• Develop and optimize mine plans and annual strategy for long-term targets.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and cost analyses for the site.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure and systems.

Skills

P.Eng

Underground mining

Leadership

Deswik

Power BI

Communication

Education

P.Eng license

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION - Engineering Superintendent (UPP00074)

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 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 Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all mine engineering functions at Upper Beaver, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized operations. This role integrates strategic planning, infrastructure evaluation, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives to support both short-term and long-term production goals. 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.With the project moving from a development to operation phase the candidate will help hire and establish the engineering department. The key responsibilities include;

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop mine engineering personnel;
• Implement organizational changes within the engineering team to support business success;
• Set milestones and ensure timely achievement of objectives;
• Foster collaboration across departments including Mine Operations, Maintenance, and Exploration.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop, optimize, and implement approved mine plans to achieve tonnage and ounce targets;
• Lead the development of Annual Life of Mine (LOM) plans and scenario assessments;
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings to coordinate cross-functional activities;
• Develop and execute Upper Beavers Annual Strategy and Technical Services strategy.

Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

• Evaluate underground infrastructure capacity to support mid- to long-term production goals (e.g., compressed air, electrical, communications, dewatering);
• Implement systems, processes, and procedures focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Lead the development of annual mine site budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and reporting;
• Conduct cost analysis by comparing actual metrics to forecasts and budgets, identifying trends and discrepancies;
• Oversee and sign off on month-end engineering reports.

Technical Excellence

• Provide technical leadership and operational expertise to engineering and operations teams;
• Monitor compliance with engineering codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards;
• Recommend optimized ore extraction methods, stope access, and mining sequences;
• Lead annual mine reserves calculation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng);
• 10 years of underground mine engineering experience, with 3-4 years in a leadership role;
• Strong background in longhole mining and cut and fill (optional but preferred);
• Proven experience managing technical teams and projects;
• Proficiency in Deswik, and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Exposure to data analysis and Power Bi.;
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues.

Your Work Schedule:

No compensation statement is disclosed as the position exceeds $200,000.