Environmental General Supervisor

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Town of Cochrane

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 199,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines in Ontario–Cochrane is seeking an Environmental General Supervisor to lead environmental management for the Detour Lake operation. You will provide technical guidance, support the EMS, and ensure regulatory permits are met while upholding safety and sustainability values.

The role requires 10+ years in mining environmental roles, 5 years in supervision, and strong knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation; SAP experience is an asset.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in an environmental role within a mining operation.
  • 5 years in a supervisory role with demonstrated success mentoring a team of professionals.
  • Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation relevant to the mining industry.
  • Practical experience with acid rock drainage and metal leaching assessment and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of environmental management systems.
  • Experience with SAP considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario health, safety and environment acts and any legislation directly related to the mining industry.
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to the Environment Supervisors and the rest of the team.
  • Support Environment & Sustainability Superintendent in developing and auditing the Environmental Management System.
  • Coordinate, manage and ensure the health and safety of on site consultants and research groups.
  • Collaborate with consultants on compliance initiatives; review and respond to regulator comments.
  • Monitor the operation's impact on the natural environment and propose adaptive management strategies.
  • Promote site awareness of environmental requirements and advise departments on environmental considerations.
  • Support incident investigation and review reporting.

Skills

Environmental leadership
Regulatory compliance
MS Office proficiency
Environmental risk assessment

Education

University degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Environmental General SupervisorDET00633
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 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.

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 honoring 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 Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis 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.

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 Environment and Sustainability Superintendent, you will be part of the Environment and Sustainability Department. You will be the technical lead for environmental management across the site and you will be supporting the Environment & Sustainability Superintendent to develop a robust monitoring program while ensuring compliance with current regulatory permits and commitments. 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
  • Provide technical guidance to the Environment Supervisors and the rest of the team;
  • Support Environment & Sustainability Superintendent in the developing and auditing the Environmental Management System;
  • Coordinate, manage and ensure the health and safety of on site consultants and research groups;
  • Collaborate with consultants on compliance initiatives. Review and prepare responses to comments from regulators, consultants and other business partners;
  • Monitor the impact of the operation on the natural environment, identify areas of risk and propose adaptive management strategies to mitigate impacts;
  • Promote site awareness of environmental requirements and conditions for operations and provide support and advice to department heads on inclusion of environmental consideration in work plans;
  • Support incident investigation and review report.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • University degree in an Environmental Engineering, science or environmental discipline;
  • 10+ years progressive experience in an environmental role within a mining operation;
  • 5 years in a supervisory role with demonstrated success mentoring a team of professionals;
  • Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation relevant to the mining industry;
  • Practical experience with acid rock drainage and metal leaching assessment and monitoring;
  • Knowledge of environmental management systems;
  • Experience with SAP considered an asset;
  • Knowledge of the Ontario health, safety and environment acts and any legislation directly related to the mining industry;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
Your Work Schedule:
  • Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Detour Lake mine site;
  • 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.

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Compensation Statement

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

Minimum Compensation: 150,000 Maximum Compensation : 199,000

Job: Environment

Primary Location: Ontario-Cochrane

Organization: Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 4/3

Employment Type Code: Salaried

Posting End Date: Oct 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

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