Mine Geologist

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

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines is seeking a Mine Geologist to work at the Detour Lake Mine, where you will report to the Senior Mine Geologist and promote a safe working environment. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your geological expertise in a dynamic team while contributing to key mining processes. Competitive benefits, including accommodations and transportation, are included.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site

Transportation to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a production geologist.
• P.Geo or eligible for certification required.
• Eligible for registration as a Drone pilot.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ore block mark-ups are completed and checked.
• Compile and evaluate geological data to improve modeling.
• Communicate effectively with other teams about geological matters.

Skills

Grade control expertise

Geoscience technical experience

3D modelling software experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

Tools

Datamine Studio RM

Leapfrog

Maptek Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

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Job Description - Mine Geologist (DET00258)

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

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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 Senior Mine Geologist, you will be part of the Geology 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.

• Promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally compliant working environment
• Ensure all ore block mark-ups are completed and checked against the ore block design plans
• Ensure the ore design procedure is being correctly followed and all ore-polygon data is being managed correctly
• Grade Control block model is being correctly flagged and updated with mineable provisional and final ore-polygons at the end of each month
• Ensure that blast holes are being correctly identified and sampled and that NAG/PAG sampling is performed according to procedure in areas identified
• Ensure all mine geology personnel and drilling contractors are working safely and towards providing and collecting the most representative sample possible from the drill rig
• Compile and evaluate geological data and report the results to improve ore body modeling, grade estimation, and ore block movement modeling
• Clear and timely communication with other geological personnel, engineering team, and mine operations team on related geological matters
• Update database and Datamine with drilled holes
• Provide Engineering with updated drilling plans for inclusion in weekly report
• Apply geoscience technical experience as it relates to drilling, sampling, QA/QC, grade control, dilution, cost control, reconciliation, etc.
• Compile/ complete geological mapping and interpretations utilizing traditional or digitally-based techniques using Datamine Studio RM, Maptek PointStudio, or other software
• Create block models making use of geological, structural, and grade information required for resource/reserve estimation
• Appropriately process ore blast movement for mining through use of specialized equipment, software, and drone technology
• Other duties as may be required

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
• Minimum five years’ experience as a production geologist in large-scale open-pit mining operations, preferably gold deposits
• P.Geo or eligible for certification
• Eligible for registration as a Drone pilot
• Experience using 3D and modelling software including Leapfrog, Datamine Studio RM or Maptek Vulcan, Deswik
• Grade control expertise and practical experience with ore block design and reconciliation workflows
• Experience working cross-functionally with mine operations, short/long-term planning, and technical services

OUR WORK SCHEDULE:

• Schedule: 14/14 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.