Exploration Technician (temp. 9 months)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking an Explorer field team member to support exploration programs in the Dobie, Ontario area. You will assist with geotechnical core logging, sampling, data management, and field logistics to enable successful exploration activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating field activities, maintaining QA/QC standards, and ensuring health and safety practices are followed on site. Applicants should have post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ability to regularly lift up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and problem solving.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in exploration field activities including mapping, sampling, surveys, overburden stripping, and outcrop washing.
• Collect, manage, and validate geological, environmental, and operational data with QA/QC standards.
• Support core facility operations including core handling, sampling, scanning, tracking and shipment coordination.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and coordinate contractors, logistics, and field activities.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization and provide field supervision for safe execution of exploration programs.
• Support environmental compliance, site stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and support Agnico Eagle’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Cultural standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Exploration Logistics Coordinator, you will be part of the Exploration team. You will be actively involved in supporting exploration programs in the field and the core shack through geotechnical core logging, sample collection, and supporting field programs. 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.

Participate in exploration field activities including mapping, sampling, surveys, overburden stripping, and outcrop washing.

Collect, manage, and validate geological, environmental, and operational data while maintaining exploration records and QA/QC standards.

Support core facility operations including core handling, sampling, scanning, sample tracking, and shipment coordination.

Operate and maintain field equipment and coordinate contractors, logistics, and field activities to support exploration programs.

Coordinate contractor mobilization and provide field supervision support to ensure safe and efficient execution of exploration programs.

Support environmental compliance, site stewardship, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Promote and support Agnico Eagle’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Cultural standards across all activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Post‑secondary education, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

Ability to regularly lift up-to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Strong attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to follow written procedures and work independently with minimal supervision once trained.

Experience operating a forklift or loader is considered an asset.

Hold a valid Driver’s License.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 8 days of work, followed by 6 days for transportation and rest;

Work Location: Dobie, near Kirkland Lake, Ontario.