Exploration Technician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Field Operations Assistant to support geologists in exploration activities. Responsibilities include managing drill site operations, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses a college diploma in mining technology and has at least 5 years of relevant experience. The job offers a 14 days on, 14 days off schedule with accommodations provided onsite.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided

Charter flights to/from mine site

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with surveying equipment and drilling operations.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support geologists by managing drill site operations.
• Conduct environmental inspections at drilling sites.
• Train on the use of downhole survey instrumentation.

Skills

Surveying

Geology support

Health & Safety compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

College diploma in mining technology

Tools

Total station

ArcGIS

GPS

Drone operation

Mechanical skills

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.

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. Founded in 1957, it has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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Your Next Challenge:

Reporting to the Exploration Coordinator, you will be part of the Exploration Team. You will directly support geologists and ensure smooth field operations with hands-on tasks such as drill site inspections, surveying, downhole surveys, and data QAQC. You will ensure that goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

• Choose and implement access to drilling sites and monitor the drilling rejects deposit.
• Conduct environmental and health and safety inspections at drilling sites.
• Conduct and train on the use of downhole survey and oriented core instrumentation.
• Support the maintenance of camps, buildings, vehicles, and equipment.
• Supervise logistics of drilling programs, fieldwork, and reclamation programs.
• Manage drill core and rock samples inventory.
• Assist in supervising core shack operations as needed.

What You Need to Succeed

• College diploma in mining technology or relevant training.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Surveying experience, familiarity with total station, Leica, GPS, and drone operation.
• Experience with ArcGIS is an asset.
• Basic carpentry and mechanical skills are assets.
• Basic vehicle operator skills (snowcat, challenger, skid steer) are assets.
• Helicopter logistics management is an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at our Meliadine Mine is English.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest.
• Accommodations and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will cover other travel expenses according to your residence in Canada.