Exploration Project Geologist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited seeks an Exploration Project Geologist for the Detour Lake mine site. In this role, you will support the exploration team, ensuring accurate geological data is collected while adhering to safety and environmental standards. The position offers a rotational schedule with provided accommodations and meals on-site.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on-site

Transportation to and from the mine site covered

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in mining or exploration.
• P.Geo membership in Ontario required.
• Experience with geological software, especially DHLogger.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological support to the exploration team.
• Ensure QA/QC of geological data.
• Conduct field work including drill hole logging and mapping.

Skills

Core logging

Geological data interpretation

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science

Professional Geologist membership (P.Geo)

Tools

AutoCAD

DHLogger

GIS (ArcGIS or Map Info)

Job description

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Job Description - Exploration Project Geologist (DET00264)

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 ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

• Provide geological support to the exploration team that will focus on logging exploration drill holes using current software and protocols as outlined by the Company.
• Ensure geological data is collected to specified standards, QA/QC protocol is followed, and drill logs are error-free and validated.
• Field work may include spotting surface drill hole collars, surface mapping, and prospecting while ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and Company Safety, Health, and Environmental standards and procedures.
• Additional duties include monitoring exploration drilling programs, interpreting drill results, and working with other exploration geologists to advance concepts and ideas.
• Aid in completing weekly KPI’s, including assigned drillhole tracking and core logging related tasks.
• Monitor the work and performance of exploration geologists and core technicians.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or Bachelor’s of Science.
• Must have a membership as a Professional Geologist in the Province of Ontario (P.Geo).
• Minimum of one to three years of experience working in an open pit, underground mining, or exploration field.
• Experience core logging using standard geological software, preferably DHLogger.
• Class G Driver’s License is required.
• Experience using and/or interpreting geological data in GIS (ArcGIS or Map Info) for exploration applications.
• Knowledge of software such as AutoCAD (required), GoldSim, and Muk3D (preferred).
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 14 days of work followed by 14 days off at our Detour Lake mine site.
• Accommodations and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the employee. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided, and other travel expenses are covered according to your residence in Canada.