Environmental Specialist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Kirkland Lake is seeking an Environmental Data Management professional. The role involves managing environmental data, maintaining the EQuIS database, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in environmental science and 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within the mining sector. This position offers a 5/2 work schedule at the Macassa Mine with required site visits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in environmental data management, preferably in the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental monitoring programs and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the EQuIS database.
• Import, validate, and manage environmental data from field sampling.
• Develop dashboards, maps, and reports using EQuIS.

Skills

Environmental data management

Data visualization tools

Environmental monitoring programs

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

EQuIS

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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.

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.

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 Environmental Superintendent, you will be part of the Environmental 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.

• Administer and maintain the EQuIS database, including user roles, system configurations, and data workflows
• Import, validate, and manage environmental data from field sampling, laboratory analyses, and automated monitoring systems using EDP
• Coordination with various environmental laboratories to ensure seamless data flow into EQuIS
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies and formatting issues to support sites with data management as needed
• Support environmental monitoring programs (e.g., water, air, tailings, waste rock) by ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting
• Develop and maintain dashboards, maps, and reports using EQuIS Professional, Enterprise, and Live modules
• Generate regulatory submissions and internal reports, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial requirements
• Collaborate with environmental coordinators, engineers, and consultants to support data-driven decision-making
• Train staff on EQuIS workflows, data entry protocols, and reporting tools
• Participate in audits and inspections by providing accurate and traceable data exports
• Work closely with the corporate environmental data management team to align site databases with regional and corporate standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of data management practices across the organization
• Uphold environmental stewardship and compliance and support environmental monitoring programs by managing water, air, and soil quality data
• Integrate site sampling schedules and configure trigger alerts when regulatory limits are exceeded to ensure timely and accurate reporting that meets internal and external regulatory requirements
• Develop dashboards for easy viewing of current, relevant data by site management and environmental personnel, and provide insight on trends to support decision-making
• Fully manage EQuIS databases for the AEM Legacy team.
• Other tasks as requested by Environmental Superintendent or AEM Legacy Team

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Data Management, GIS, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in environmental data management, preferably in the mining industry
• Proficiency withEQuIS(Professional, Enterprise, Live, EDP)
• Strong understanding of environmental monitoring programs and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, EnviroInsite, GIS)
• Familiarity with Canadian mining regulations and environmental reporting standards is considered an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 5/2 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON or Regional Office with the requirement to go to site as needed.