Mine Backfill & Planning Lead — 14/14 Schedule

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company located in Kivalliq Region, Rankin Inlet, seeks an engineering professional to coordinate backfilling activities in underground operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and extensive experience in mining. Responsibilities include planning backfilling activities, verifying production data, and promoting safety and continuous improvement. Accommodation and meals are included during the work schedule, which involves 14 days on-site followed by 14 days off.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• At least 1 year of experience with mine backfill, particularly Cemented Paste Backfill.

Responsibilities

• Plan all backfilling activities with Underground planners.
• Compile and verify production data in Centric and produce KPI reports.
• Coordinate backfilling operations among stakeholders.
• Ensure quality control of backfill during and after deposition.

Skills

Underground hard rock mining experience

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Mine Technician degree

Tools

Mine design/planning software (Deswik)

Job description

A mining company located in Kivalliq Region, Rankin Inlet, seeks an engineering professional to coordinate backfilling activities in underground operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and extensive experience in mining. Responsibilities include planning backfilling activities, verifying production data, and promoting safety and continuous improvement. Accommodation and meals are included during the work schedule, which involves 14 days on-site followed by 14 days off.