Exploration Core Technician (18-Months Temporary)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Exploration Core Technician for an 18-month temporary role in Timmins, ON. The successful candidate will handle core collection and ensure accurate logging, maintaining safety and environmental standards. Ideal for individuals with 1-2 years of relevant experience and good physical fitness. This role requires operating machinery and maintaining proper documentation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the Exploration field, in a similar role.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit with ability to lift upwards of 25 kg.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect core from drill sites, open boxes and arrange core for logging.
• Check core boxes to ensure accuracy of downhole markers and hole identification.
• Prepare core for logging and collect basic geotechnical measurements as required.
• Cut or split selected core samples as per standard operating procedure including QA/QC samples.
• Complete relevant sample forms and deliver samples to lab for analysis.
• Organize and secure logged and sampled core boxes for storage.
• Operate forklift as required to move core, samples and other materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.

Skills

Ability to manage repetitive tasks

Physically fit

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Exploration Core Technician (18-Months Temporary) (EXP00087)

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.

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, you will be part of the Exploration 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

• Collect core from drill sites, open boxes and arrange core for logging;
• Check core boxes to ensure accuracy of downhole markers and hole identification;
• Prepare core for logging and collect basic geotechnical measurements as required;
• Cut or split selected core samples as per standard operating procedure including QA/QC samples;
• Complete relevant sample forms and deliver samples to lab for analysis;
• Organize and secure logged and sampled core boxes for storage;
• Organize and secure laboratory pulp and reject samples for storage;
• Operate forklift as required to move core, samples and other materials;
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times, ensuring appropriate PPE and tools are used for all tasks;

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience in the Exploration field, in a similar role;
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with minimal supervision;
• Physically fit with ability to lift upwards of 25 kg;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday;
• Location: Timmins Exploration Office in Timmins, ON;