Open Pit & Site Services Superintendent

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a senior professional to oversee the Open Pit and Site Services department at the Upper Beaver project, Dobie, Ontario. You will ensure planning, training, and execution align with our safety and environmental standards while driving production objectives.

The role requires strong leadership and a hands-on approach to contractor management. You will lead a team through short- and medium-term mine planning, ore stockpile strategies, and site infrastructure

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of mine engineering or operations experience, with 3-4 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Open Pit mining and site infrastructure services in line with plan, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide owner oversight, technical coordination, planning integration, and governance for mining activities.
• Support contract management, operations readiness, and environmentally responsible practices.
• Coordinate short- and medium-term mine planning and ore stockpile strategies.
• Lead and mentor teams, fostering safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mine engineering/operations

Leadership experience

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power

Coaching/mentoring teams

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Open Pit & Site Services department at Upper Beaver. You will ensure all work is planned and executed per the plan, ensuring workers and contractors are trained according to regulations and have the tools and direction to perform their jobs efficiently. 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.

Department Overview

The Open Pit & Site Services Department is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant management of all contracted open pit mining activities and site infrastructure services at the Upper Beaver Project. The department oversees contractor performance, mine production coordination, earthworks execution, water management infrastructure, and operational readiness activities that support both mining and site-wide operations.

Open Pit Mining

• Given the scale of the open pit operation, primary mining activities will be conducted to external mining contractors. The department will provide owner oversight, technical coordination, planning integration, and operational governance to ensure production, cost, safety, and environmental objectives are achieved;
• Deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective open pit mining and site infrastructure services while maintaining compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company standards;
• Align work with budget and considerations that support the mine with safety and cost-conscious awareness;
• Conduct operational readiness and establish contracts to manage and oversee the open pit mining contractor;
• Monitor contractor performance against production, cost, safety, and quality targets;
• Ensure compliance with mine plans, pit designs, geotechnical requirements, and operational procedures;
• Verify contractor equipment availability and productivity;
• Support short- and medium-term mine planning activities;
• Develop and maintain ore stockpile management strategies;
• Manage waste rock storage areas and temporary material stockpiles.

Site Services

• Support emergency preparedness and response activities;
• Plan, construct, and maintain all operational roads and access routes while ensuring road conditions support safe and efficient equipment operation;
• Coordinate snow removal, dust suppression, grading and drainage control activities;
• Execute site-wide earthworks required to support mining, processing, and infrastructure development;
• Operate and maintain the Water Treatment Plant through direct management or contracted services;
• Ensure all activities comply with environmental permits and site management plans , while minimizing impacts to land, water, and surrounding ecosystems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered;
• Minimum of 10 years of mine engineering or operations experience, with 3-4 years in a leadership role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) essential;
• Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
• Ability to coach and mentor teams and resolve complex technical concerns.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 4/3 or 5/2 schedule, at our Upper Beaver Site, Dobie, ON.

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No compensation statement is disclosed,as the amount exceeds $200,000.