Leader, Underground Mine Technician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking an Underground Mine Technician Leader to supervise the Underground Mine Technician Team. The candidate will ensure safety protocols, provide coaching and training, and manage the workforce effectively. A college degree in Mine Engineering/Technology and at least 3 years of underground mining experience are required. The position offers a unique schedule of 14 days on-site followed by 14 days off to rest and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in underground mining.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Promote Health and Safety to the survey team.
• Provide coaching to the team through training.
• Ensure adequate allocation of workforce and team schedule.
• Execute daily tasks supporting engineering and operations.
• Responsible for monthly survey advance updates.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Mine design software (Deswik an asset)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

College degree in Mine Engineering/Technology or higher

Job description

Leader, Underground Mine Technician (MEA01889)

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. 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 our 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.

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.

Reporting to the Underground Engineering Supervisor, the Underground Mine Technician Leader is the primary supervisor of the Underground Mine Technician Team within the Engineering department. They will lead the Mine Technician team to prioritize, delegate, and execute various tasks requested by different stakeholders across the mine. The Underground Mine Technician Leader acts as a mentor and ensures adequate service quality for clients. The leader must also allocate time for field work to assist the team and conduct work quality assurance audits. They will ensure that departmental goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and environmental standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Promote Health and Safety to the survey team by hosting meetings, conducting field visits and work card control, procedure redaction and developing incident/accident prevention initiatives
• Provide coaching to the team by way of technical and soft skill training
• Attend daily morning meeting to receive daily mine production survey requirements
• Ensure adequate allocation of workforce and proper upkeep of the team work schedule
• Ensure the working order of all team related equipment and order equipment and supplies as required
• Execute the daily tasks associated with supporting engineering and operations, such as surveying and mine layout creation/updates
• Responsible for the monthly (or bi-monthly) survey advance update for EOM purposes
• Develop and maintain a high degree of precision and professionalism

What You Need To Succeed

• College degree in Mine Engineering/Technology or higher
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in underground mining
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and mine design software (Deswik an asset)
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and positive attitude
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written)

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec