Nunavut Exploration Technician (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Exploration Field Technician to join their dynamic Exploration team. This pivotal role involves supporting geologists and ensuring efficient field operations through hands-on activities such as drill site inspections, surveying, and data quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma in mining technology, alongside significant experience in the field. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the breathtaking tundra of Nunavut, where you will contribute to important exploration efforts while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility. If you are passionate about mining and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant field with a college diploma in mining technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and support drilling site operations.
• Manage logistics for drilling programs and supervise core shack operations.

Skills

Surveying

Interpersonal Skills

Communication (English)

Physical Ability

Basic Carpentry Skills

Mechanical Skills

Education

College Diploma in Mining Technology

Tools

ArGIS

Microsoft Office

Total Station

Leicha

GPS

Drone Operation

Snowcat

Challenger

Skid Steer

Job description

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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.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Exploration Coordinator, the Exploration Field Technician position is critical within the Exploration team, directly supporting geologists and ensuring smooth field operations. The role involves hands-on tasks such as drill site inspections, surveying, downhole surveys, and data QAQC, all while upholding Agnico Eagle's standards for health, safety, and environmental responsibility. If you're considering this role or preparing for an interview, it might be helpful to focus on relevant skills and experiences that align with these responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Choose and implement access to drilling sites and monitor the drilling rejects deposit;
• Conduct environmental and health and safety inspections at drilling sites;
• Conduct and train on the use of downhole survey and oriented core instrumentation;
• Surveying experience. Familiarity with total station, Leicha, GPS, and drone operation preferred;
• Support the maintenance of camps, buildings, vehicles, and equipment;
• Supervise logistics of drilling programs, field work, reclamation programs;
• Manage drill core and rock samples inventory;
• Assist in supervising core shack operations as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• College diploma in mining technology or any other training deemed relevant combined with 5 years of experience.
• Methodological and rigorous approach.
• Physical ability to manipulate loads of 50 pounds regularly and walk extended distances in the tundra.
• Experience with ArGIS is an asset.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team. Basic carpenter and mechanical skills are an asset.
• Basic vehicle operator skills (snowcat, challenger, skid steer) is an asset.
• Helicopter logistics management is an asset.
• Strong ability to communicate in English (oral and written).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel.
• Schedule: 14 days of work in Nunavut, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec;