Long Term Planning Engineer

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking a Mining Engineer to support strategic mine planning and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mining Engineering and at least 5 years of underground mining experience, as well as familiarity with mine design software like Deswik. The role includes preparing Life of Mine plans, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A mix of remote work and on-site presence in Timmins is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mining experience in underground mining within engineering roles.
• Experience with mine studies, feasibility studies, and trade-offs.
• Good understanding of regulatory standards related to mining in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Long-Term team on strategic mine planning.
• Prepare Life of Mine plans in accordance with Corporate deadlines.
• Complete trade-off and cost analysis studies for varying mining methods.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Long-hole mining

Feasibility studies

Mine design software (Deswik)

Financial modelling

Regulatory standards in Ontario

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

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 Mine Superintendent, you will be part of Operations 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.

• Work with closely with the Long-Term team on strategic mine planning, mine budgeting and reporting;
• LOM Scenario Evaluation;
• Gap analysis between current mine planning practices and industry best practices;
• Mineral reserve estimation, economic analysis and investment decision making process;
• Ongoing alignment and standardization of process with other AEM sites (Activity Based Budgeting initiative);
• Elaboration of LOMP, 5-year plans and budget planning;
• Completing Cut-Off Grade calculations and preparing required reports;
• Creating stope shapes that best suit the operational requirements of the mine site;
• Tabulating all stope metrics accurately for the Reserve & Resource process and prepare schedule to determine economic viability;
• Assist Geology in finalizing the mid-year and year-end Reserve statement;
• Prepare Life of Mine plans in accordance with Corporate and internal project deadlines and objectives, ensuring the following:
• Resource leveling of all major mining equipment and infrastructure, providing guidance on future equipment and infrastructure needs;
• Inclusion of major maintenance events, significant rehab or construction jobs;
• Meeting annual targets as set in Budget/LOM and making necessary modifications to schedule to reach goals;
• Communicating material changes with all department heads and involved Planners;
• Complete trade-off and cost analysis studies for varying mining methods, infrastructure options, mining sequences, capital spend timing, etc;
• Work with geology department to develop diamond drill target guidance based on geological confidence of material within the LOM plan;
• Ensure adequate mineral inventory exists throughout all phases of mine life;
• Assist Short Term Planning and Projects group as required.

What You Need To Succeed

• Degree in Mining Engineering;
• Minimum 5 years of mining experience in underground mining within engineering roles;
• Experience in long-hole, mechanized cut-and-fill and other mining methods;
• Experience with mine studies, feasibility studies, and trade-offs;
• Experience in gold or other high unit value metals;
• Working knowledge of mine design software is required (Deswik);
• Working knowledge of financial modelling as it relates to LOM and mine budgeting;
• Good understanding of regulatory standards related to mining in Ontario;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

• 4/3 or 5/2 schedule (Monday to Thursday/Friday);d a combination of tele-working with presence at our offices in either Timmins, ON, Kirkland Lake, ON, Subdury, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Val-d’Or, QC, Mirabel QC. One site visit per month to our Upper Beaver will be required.