Exploration Manager

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Exploration Manager to lead geological teams and execute exploration programs. The role requires extensive field experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and community engagement. Join a team dedicated to high performance and minimal environmental impact.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of field experience with senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological teams to develop and execute exploration programs.
• Manage exploration budgets and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Critical-thinking

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Education

University Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Exploration tools

Job description

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Job Description - Exploration Manager (HEA00300)

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

Note: The following description is in English as it is the official language.

When hiring, we look at your credentials, but what about ours? The Harvard Business Review ranks Agnico Eagle as one of the world’s 100 best-performing companies; we are included in the FTSE4Good Index, which ranks companies on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance; and we have been recognized as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

We employ over 9,000 people worldwide, with operations that span the globe. Our people enjoy exciting international careers as miners, geologists, environmental managers, financial analysts, community advisors, and more. We operate with the highest performance standards, minimal environmental impacts, and within accepting communities.

We are committed to developing the next generation of leaders as we enter a period of significant growth. Will you join our team?

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

As a member of the Exploration team, you will lead geological teams to develop and execute exploration programs as mandated by the EVP & VP Exploration, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate strategies and objectives. Your focus will be on acquiring and developing high-quality exploration opportunities to support the company's pipeline.

You will also support AEM’s social license to operate by establishing collaborative relationships with local communities and act as a Health & Safety ambassador.

• Design and execute exploration programs and monitor progress
• Optimize regional activities through communication and guidance to regional teams
• Develop and maintain industry relationships
• Implement best practices and coordinate work programs
• Prepare exploration proposals and budgets
• Manage exploration budgets and reporting
• Act as an ambassador for social license to operate
• Collaborate on Health & Safety processes
• Ensure safe work practices and emergency preparedness
• Provide development opportunities for the team
• Collaborate with departments and manage partners
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Update communities on exploration activities

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 20+ years of field experience with senior leadership roles
• University Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
• Understanding of gold deposits and exploration tools
• Strong communication skills
• Critical-thinking and data evaluation skills
• Interpersonal skills for teamwork
• Problem-solving skills
• Business acumen in mining

Your Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential teleworking and site visits.