Principal Structural Geologist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Principal Structural Geologist to provide company-wide technical leadership in structural geology, with a balanced focus on exploration and mining operations.

You will develop robust structural frameworks, integrate diverse data, and work with exploration, mine geology, production and rock mechanics teams to support timely, well-informed decisions and resource-to-reserve conversion.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; master’s or PhD preferred.
• P.Geo. registration or eligibility in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• 15+ years in structural geology across exploration and mining.
• Experience from regional to ore-shoot controls.
• Strong understanding of deformation, rheology and mineralization.
• Knowledge of gold deposit systems and data integration.
• Collaborative with rock mechanics specialists.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling, GIS and structural analysis tools.
• Ability to translate interpretations into practical recommendations.
• Mentor and train multidisciplinary teams.
• Prioritize across sites with sound judgement.
• English fluency; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide company-wide structural geology support to exploration projects and operating sites.
• Guide and review interpretations from regional scale to deposit geometry and ore-shoot controls.
• Develop fit-for-purpose lithostructural and alteration models throughout project lifecycle.
• Characterize host and waste-rock units and groundwater connectivity affecting infrastructure.
• Support rock mechanics and operations addressing seismicity, slope stability and groundwater.
• Improve data collection practices in field, underground and drill core with QA/QC.
• Integrate geology with geochemical, geophysical and drilling data for targeting.
• Maintain consistent geology standards across sites.
• Mentor teams through site support and knowledge transfer.
• Lead initiatives to implement new tools and R&D initiatives.
• Manage external structural geology specialists as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Cross-site collaboration

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Advanced degree in geology/geological engineering

P.Geo. registration or eligibility

Tools

GIS

3D geological modelling

Structural analysis tools

Job description

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Job Description - Principal Structural Geologist (HEA00381)

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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Director, Geoscience, you will provide company-wide technical and scientific leadership in structural geology.Youwill support exploration, operations, orebody knowledge, and rock mechanics priorities, with an expected 50/50 balance between exploration and operations.

Youwill develop robust structural frameworks across scales, improve the quality and consistency of structural data and interpretations, and work closely with exploration, technical services, mine geology, production, and rock mechanics teams to support timely, well-informed decisions.

• Provide company-wide structural geology support to exploration projects and operating sites
• Guide and review structural interpretations from the regional scale to deposit geometry, structural domains and ore-shoot controls
• Develop and refine fit-for-purpose lithostructural and alteration models throughout the project lifecycle to support resource-to-reserve conversion, mine planning and operational decisions
• Characterize host and waste-rock units, alteration patterns, and mineralized and post-mineralization structures that may influence mine infrastructure, rock-mass behaviour, stability or groundwater connectivity
• Provide geological and structural support to rock mechanics and operational teams addressing seismicity, excavation response, slope stability, groundwater connectivity and infrastructure location
• Improve structural data collection practices in the field, underground and from drill core through practical standards, coaching and QA/QC
• Integrate structural geology with geological, geochemical, geophysical, drilling and 3D modelling data to improve exploration targeting and orebody models
• Develop and maintain consistent structural geology standards, terminology and workflows across sites
• Maintain a regular presence at priority exploration projects and operating sites and work directly with exploration, technical services, mine geology, production and rock mechanics teams
• Mentor and coach exploration, mine geology and technical services teams through regular site support, collaborative interpretation sessions, workshops and technical reviews, while facilitating knowledge transfer between exploration and operations
• Follow up on priority initiatives to support implementation, continuous improvement and retention of corporate knowledge
• Evaluate and implement relevant new tools, methods and R&D initiatives
• Manage external structural geology specialists when required and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Support project evaluations, due diligence, technical reviews and strategic decisions
• Prepare clear technical recommendations, presentations, reports and site-visit notes
• Promote Agnico Eagle’s values and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Advanced university degree in geology or geological engineering; a master’s degree or Ph.D. with specialization in structural geology is preferred;
• Professional registration as a geologist (P.Geo.) or eligibility for registration in a relevant Canadian jurisdiction;
• 15+ years of structural geology experience, including significant exposure to both mineral exploration and mining operations in gold and/or base metals;
• Demonstrated expertise across scales, from regional and orogenic architecture to deposit geometry, structural domains and ore-shoot controls;
• Strong understanding of brittle and ductile deformation, structural controls on mineralization and rheology, and their application to orebody knowledge and rock mechanics challenges;
• Solid understanding of gold deposit systems and the integration of structural geology with geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets;
• Experience working collaboratively with rock mechanics specialists on underground and open-pit challenges;
• Proficiency with industry-standard 3D geological modelling, GIS and structural analysis tools;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work directly with site-based exploration, technical services and operational teams, and to translate evolving geological interpretations into practical, fit-for-purpose recommendations;
• Strong ability to synthesize and reconcile complex and imperfect datasets and communicate practical recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams;
• Business acumen, sound judgement and the ability to prioritize support across multiple sites and competing needs;
• Fluency in English; French is considered an asset.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the ability to work within the teleworking policy. Regular visits to exploration and operating sites are required.

Work location: To be discussed.

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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.