Exploration Geologist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining firm in Ontario is seeking an Exploration Geologist to support the exploration team. You will log exploration drill holes and ensure high standards in data collection. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in mining or exploration. This position offers a competitive 14/14 work rotation with accommodations provided on site.

Benefits

Accommodations provided on site

Meals provided at no cost

Transportation to/from mine site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Earth Science program or B.Sc.
• Membership as a Professional Geologist or working towards it.
• 1-3 years of experience in mining or exploration.
• Experience in core logging.
• Class G Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological support to the exploration team.
• Ensure quality control of samples.
• Monitor geological data quality.
• Conduct field visits to drill sites.
• Assist in completing weekly KPIs.

Skills

Core logging

GIS software interpretation

Data management

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or B.Sc.

Professional Geologist membership eligibility

Tools

ArcGIS

DHLogger

Job description

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Overview

Job Description - Exploration Geologist (DET00318)

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

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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 Senior Exploration Geologist you will be part of the Exploration Department. You will be responsible to provide geological support to the exploration team that will focus on logging exploration drill holes using current software. 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.

• Assist in assuring the quality control and quality assurance of samples;
• Monitor and evaluating geological and assay data quality;
• Ensure geological data is collected to specified standards and QA/QC protocol is followed;
• Complete field visits to drill sites to check drill site locations and ensure drill and exploration programs are conducted to high standards and samples are collected and transported to the assay lab efficiently;
• Assist with directing and coordinating employees assigned with consistent Company policies, procedures and standards;
• Assist with completing weekly KPI’s, including assigned drillhole tracking and core logging related tasks;
• Monitor the work and performance of core technicians.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Earth Science program, or Bachelors of Science;
• Must either have a membership as a Professional Geologist in Province of Ontario (P.Geo) or be eligible for and working towards a professional accreditation in geology in Ontario;
• Minimum one to three years of experience working in an open pit, underground mining or exploration field;
• Experience core logging using a standard geological software;
• Class G Driver’s License is required;
• Experience using and/or interpreting various types of geological data in a GIS (ArcGIS or Map Info) platform for exploration applications;
• Experience using DHLogger an asset;
• Strong computer and data management skills;
• High safety standard;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule:14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest at our Detour Lake Mine;
• 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.