Mine Captain

Agnico Eagle; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle is seeking a Mine Supervisor at its Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake. The role involves overseeing mining operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing a team to meet production targets. Candidates should have extensive mining experience, including supervisory roles, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in mining required.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Competency with Ontario Mining Act and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, production, and cost targets are met.
• Lead and motivate supervision teams.
• Coordinate mining activities amongst supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, you will be part of the Mine Department. You will have to meet all safety, production and cost targets in a designated area of the mine as established by management. You will be a key team member responsible for the planning and operations of mining activities. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Model and reinforce safety in all operating procedures and in meeting governmental regulations
• Inspect underground workstations
• Follow up on any accidents or incidents
• Take corrective action on safety issues and on any reported safety concerns
• Be vigilant in identifying and correcting potential safety or loss control hazards
• Ensure conformance to government regulations and all internal policies concerning the safe operation of the mine
• Inform and receive information from all departments regarding such issues as production targets and maintenance
• Continually provide information primarily to shifters and also to crews as necessary
• Communicate through Captain’s log with shifters on the off shift
• Lead by example, provide guidance and motivate supervisors and crews to work safely
• Maintain and develop technical and management skills and knowledge for self and support others learning
• Explain/support company policies, procedures and standards; provide on-the-job input and constructive feedback on job performance, which includes both positive reinforcement as well as correcting negative behaviour
• Maintain good relations and positive attitude of employees
• Demonstrate professionalism and represent company philosophy and goals
• Co-ordinate day-to-day mining activities amongst all supervisors such as maintenance, material handling and inventory
• Consult and contribute to Engineering and Mining plans and schedules
• Ensure acceptable productivity levels in tonnes, longhole blasting and development in order to meet monthly mining schedules.
• Provide professional and technical support and expertise to mine and plant projects as required. Troubleshoot technical problems
• Stay current with and open to new technologies
• Administer policies such as absenteeism and discipline etc
• Balance time sheets and overtime distribution, verify productivity bonuses and authorize vacation
• Control inventory and equipment levels. Confirm that legislated inspections are completed
• Assist in annual budget setting and track costs in accord to annual budget on a monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

• A minimum of a Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of experience in mining is required
• At least three (3) years must be at the supervisory level
• Competency with Ontario Mining Act and Regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 7/7 (day shift) at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

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