Project Geologist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, seeks a Project Geologist to plan and advance geological projects at the Macassa Mine. You will mentor Geologists-in-Training and Technicians, and coordinate underground mapping and data collection programs.

The role focuses on data management, interpretation, and modelling to support grade control, resource evaluation and mine planning, with frequent reporting to Operations and Mine Planning teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of a Professional Association in a Canadian province or territory.
• Strong understanding of structural geology and its application to orebody interpretation and grade control.
• Experience with underground mining and gold mining environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in geological data analysis, interpretation, modelling and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, managing and advancing geological projects.
• Provide technical guidance to Geologists-in-Training and Geological Technicians.
• Coordinate underground mapping, sampling and geological data collection programs.
• Support interpretation and modelling for grade control and mine planning.
• Ensure QA/QC and data integrity across geological datasets.

Skills

Structural geology

Geological data analysis

Grade control

QA/QC procedures

Education

Professional Association membership (Canada)

Tools

Deswik

Leapfrog Geo

Datamine

DH Logger/Fusion

Job description

Job Description - Project Geologist (MAC00516)

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

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.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa 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.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Assist with planning, managing and advancing a variety of geological projects;
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Geologists-in-Training and Geological Technicians;
• Coordinate and support underground mapping, sampling and geological data collection programs;
• Assist with the collection, management, validation and interpretation of geological data to support grade control activities, geological modelling and operational decision-making;
• Maintain and reconcile stockpile tonnage, grade and material allocation records, and support monthly reconciliation activities;
• Track and monitor related geology initiatives to ensure desired results are achieved and maximum value is attained;
• Review, compile and communicate geological production data for daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements, including assessment of weekly, monthly and three-month forecasts;
• Provide geological support and effectively communicate geological risks, opportunities, recommendations, and technical input to Technical Services, Operations and Mine Planning teams;
• Geological data review and interpretation leading to the development and refinement of geological, structural and mineralization models in support of grade control, resource evaluation and mine planning;
• Support geological investigations and the evaluation of geological opportunities to improve orebody understanding, resource confidence, mine planning, and potential mineral resource growth;
• Ensure industry best practices are followed;
• Ensure geological data integrity through monitoring and reviewing of QA/QC programs in accordance with company standards and industry best practices;
• Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Must be a member of a Professional Association in a Canadian province or territory;
• Strong understanding of structural geology and its application to orebody interpretation and grade control;
• Preferred 5 years of geological experience, preferably within underground mining operations and gold mining environments;
• Strong competency in geological data analysis, geological interpretation, grade control practices, QA/QC procedures, and the application of geological datasets to modelling and operational decision-making;
• Experience with Deswik, Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, DH Logger/Fusion;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications;
• Proficiency in English as the work will be done in collaboration with Agnico Eagle sites where the main language is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 4 days of work, followed by 3 days off at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

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.