Resource Modelling Supervisor

Agnico Eagle Mines; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in Canada seeks a Senior Geology professional to supervise a team of geologists in creating 3D models and contributing to resource estimation. You will collaborate with mining operations, project development teams and exploration groups, ensuring high-quality models and QP oversight.

The role requires a Bachelor or Geology, 8+ years in mining, 5+ years in 3D modelling/resource estimation, NI 43-101 qualification, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering with 8+ years in mining or geological consulting.
• Minimum 5 years in 3D modelling and/or mineral resource estimation.
• Must be in good standing with a professional order and qualified to sign as QP (NI 43-101).
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken; able to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach a team specialized in 3D modelling.
• Ensure quality control of models with geological context criteria.
• Develop the team to meet 3D modelling and resource estimation objectives.
• Act as Qualified Person (QP) for one or more Agnico Eagle projects.
• Improve 3D modelling and resource estimation processes with innovative ideas.
• Contribute to medium- and long-term strategic vision of Technical Services Geology.

Skills

3D modelling

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Edge

Datamine

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor in Geology or Geological Engineering

Master's degree asset

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Edge

Datamine

Supervisor software

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.

The Support and Development Center provide services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and / or international mining operations in a variety of areas, including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, Geology, CSD Technical Services, you will supervise a team of geologists specialized in the creation of models for various Agnico Eagle projects, as well as a development component in the Resource Estimation process. You need to be curious, methodical, good communicator, and enjoy working in various geological environments. You will act as a reference person for your team, supporting data interpretation and the creation of 3D models. Working within Technical Services provides a wide variety of challenges, being at the forefront of new work methodologies and having a direct impact on corporate development.

You will work closely with Resource Geologists for various projects or operating mines. You will collaborate with Agnico Eagle’s mining operations, project development teams, and various exploration groups regarding mineral resource evaluation. You will regularly be called upon by other disciplines to provide models aimed at better capturing structural, environmental, and geometallurgical contexts. You may be required to work on advanced exploration projects, open-pit mines, and underground mines located in various regions or countries.

You may occasionally act as a Qualified Person (QP) in Resource Estimation for one or more projects, overseeing all stages related to resource estimation. You will also be called upon to support corporate strategic initiatives related to the continuous improvement of 3D modelling and resource estimation processes.

Specifically, you will

• Supervise and coach a team specialized in 3D modelling;
• Ensure the quality control of the models, with particular emphasis on the use of criteria based on the geological context;
• Ensure the development of the team under your responsibility by supporting them in achieving the department’s objectives related to 3D modelling and resource estimation;
• Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for one or more Agnico Eagle projects;
• Continuously improve 3D modelling and resource estimation processes by developing innovative ideas;
• Participate in establishing the medium- and long-term strategic vision of the Technical Services Geology Department;
• Collaborate with Resource Geologists to create models that most closely reflect the geological reality.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering. A Master’s degree is considered an asset;
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the mining industry and/or with a geological consulting group, including five (5) years specifically in 3D modelling and/or mineral resource estimation;
• Be a member in good standing of a professional order or association;
• Be qualified to sign as a Qualified Person (QP) in accordance with NI 43-101;
• Have solid experience in 3D modelling, resource estimation, and geostatistics;
• Be able to work within established deadlines, sometimes within very tight timeframes;
• Knowledge of Leapfrog Geo, Leapfrog Edge, Datamine, and Supervisor software is considered a significant asset;
• Experience in team supervision and coaching will be considered an asset;
• Demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills;
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, as the position requires collaboration with other Agnico Eagle sites where these languages are primarily used;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
• Be available to travel occasionally.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.

• Workplace: Possibility to work in one of Agnico Eagle’s offices closer to your residence in Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d’Or, Mirabel, Sudbury or Toronto. There is a possibility to have a hybrid work schedule, working some days from an Agnico Eagle office and some days in telecommuting. If the position is based outside the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, regular presence will be required at one of the regional offices (Rouyn-Noranda or Val-d’Or).