Mine Captain

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Mine Captain at the Detour Lake Mine in Ontario. You will oversee safety, contractor productivity, and cost targets for the development of the new underground operation, coordinating with supervision and crews to meet goals.

The role requires five years in underground mining supervision, with three as Mine Captain or General Supervisor, and a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmentally responsible practices.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an underground mining supervisor, with at least three years as a Mine Captain or General Supervisor.
• Commitment to safety and sustainability practices in mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and contractor productivity management for underground development.
• Coordinate daily mining activities and support mine design.
• Manage costs, budgets, and inventory while adhering to policies.

Skills

Underground mining supervision

Mine Captain

Safety leadership

Budget management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Job Description - Mine Captain (DET00606)

Mine Captain DET00606 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.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Superintendent, Detour Underground Operations, you will be part of the Mine Operations Department. You will be responsible for all safety, contractor productivity management, and cost targets for the development of the new Detour underground operation. 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 procedures, inspect workstations, address safety concerns, and ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies;

Inform and receive information from departments, lead by example, motivate and guide supervisors and crews, and maintain good employee relations;

Coordinate daily mining activities, ensure productivity levels, provide technical support, and participate to the mine design;

Administer policies, manage contractor and inventory, track costs against the budget, and assist in budget setting.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

High School Diploma or equivalent;

Five years’ experience as an underground mining supervisor, with at least three years’ as a Mine Captain or General Supervisor;

Commitment to safety and sustainability practices in mining;

Sounds knowledge of relevant regulations and standards governing mining operations in Ontario/Canada;

Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications,especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule:4/3 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.