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(Fall 2025) Exploration Geology Co-op Student

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Kitikmeot Region

On-site

CAD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited seeks an Exploration Geology Co-op Student for Fall 2025. This role involves surface exploration tasks and collaboration with a dedicated exploration team in Nunavut. Students will gain hands-on experience in geological mapping, drilling activities, and environmental safety while enjoying comprehensive accommodations and a structured work schedule.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site
Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a formal Co-op program.
  • Cultural awareness of work in the Canadian Arctic is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and overseeing diamond drilling exploration programs.
  • Process and describe drill core.
  • Conduct mapping of geological information and channel sampling.

Skills

Knowledge of metallogeny
Knowledge of structural geology
Knowledge of geochemistry
Knowledge of geophysics
Strong work ethic
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or Technical diploma in Geological Science

Job description

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Job Description - (Fall 2025) Exploration Geology Co-op Student (HOP00066)

(Fall 2025) Exploration Geology Co-op Student HOP00066 WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

Unlock Your Potential with Agnico Eagle's Internship Program

An internship at Agnico Eagle is more than a learning opportunity—it's a defining experience.

Here, we nurture your individual growth, encouraging you to develop your skills and carve out your unique path within our organization. Your dedication to excellence is not just valued; it's celebrated as you make a tangible impact on our operations, sustainability initiatives and communities we operate in.

Agnico Eagle stands at the forefront of the Canadian and global gold mining industry, as the third largest gold producer in the world, with operating mines in Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico. Our commitment to sustainability has garnered global recognition for our efforts and practices in environmental stewardship, health and safety, social responsibility and governance. Join us and be a part of shaping a greener future where our core values of Family, Trust, Respect, Responsibility and Equity continue to be at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the Nunavut Exploration Coordinator, the Exploration geologist intern is part or the Nunavut Exploration team and collaborates with other members of the department. They are responsible for carrying out surface exploration work on the properties.

  • Support our team in the planning and overseeing diamond drilling exploration programs;
  • Process and describe the drill core;
  • Support our team in the planning and execution of field exploration program, mapping of geological information, channel sampling, structural mapping and prospecting;
  • Interpret data obtained from observations and develop geological maps which describe the extent and orientation of geological units, structures and ore zones;
  • Participate in the reporting of drilling and mapping activities;
  • Participate in the health & safety meetings and ensure that environmental and safety protocols are followed on the work sites.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • Curently enrolled in an undergraduate degree or Technical diploma in Geological Science
  • Students must be enrolled in a formal Co-op program.
  • Have knowledge of metallogeny, structural geology, geochemistry and geophysics;
  • Cultural awareness and understanding of work in the Canadian Arctic are an asset;
  • A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to handle change.
  • Demonstrate a high level of energy, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills including verbal and written as well as presentation skills required.
  • Able work outside in the summer and the winter
  • Promote a safety mindset and approach to ensure that all projects and activities carried out comply with safety regulations and AEM standards.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license (class 5).

Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 21 days of work in Nunavut, followed by 21 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kitikmeot region or Edmonton, Alberta.
  • 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 accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

Be a part of it. Be proud of it. Be Agnico Eagle.

We look forward to having you onboard , and while we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a member of our team.

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