Mine Engineer

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams to develop long-term mining plans, ensure safety standards, and drive efficiencies in mine production. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in mine planning, preferably in an open pit environment, and familiarity with relevant software tools. This position offers a 7/7 work schedule with accommodations and meals provided on-site at no cost.

Benefits

On-site accommodations

Transportation provided

Meals provided

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in mine planning with 2 years in an open pit mine.
• Eligibility for P.Eng registration with the PEO.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with mine planning engineers.
• Support month-end reporting and development planning processes.
• Define daily blending plans for plant production forecast.
• Lead initiatives to maximize mine production efficiencies.

Skills

Mine Planning

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Hexagon MineSight

Maptek Vulcan

Wenco Fleet Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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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.

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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.

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 Mine Planning Superintendent, you will be part of the Engineering 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 collaboratively with long and medium-term mine planning engineers providing input to two and five-year plans
• Support the month end reporting, month plans and bench development planning processes
• Ensure that mining plans are consistent with data from geology, survey, maintenance, geotechnical, safety and environment
• Provide daily and weekly blending plans for the plant production forecast
• Define daily, weekly stockpile plans and strategy in coordination with all the required departments
• Collaborate with the Drill & Blast group, supporting QAQC, pattern design and review, and resource allocation
• Lead initiatives to increase mine production efficiencies, maximization of economic return and smart cost reduction
• Visit project and operation areas to ascertain designs and plans are properly implemented and manage any changes
• Develop procedures related to safety, costs, production, maintenance, and budgeting
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and coordinate staff assignments and workloads
• Drive change to ensure systems, planning and processes are aligned with internal metrics and deliverables, including the identification of business improvement opportunities

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering with eligibility for P.Eng registration with the PEO
• Between 3-5 years’ experience in mine planning with 2 years in an open pit mine
• Experience with Hexagon MineSight and Maptek Vulcan considered a strong asset
• Experience with Fleet Management Systems (Wenco) and use of reporting and analytical tools
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 7/7 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.