Sanajiksanut - Surveyor Helper (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known mining company seeks a Surveyor Helper for its operations in Nunavut. In this role, you will assist survey teams with daily tasks, support both surface and underground surveys, and maintain safe work conditions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, health and safety awareness, and demonstrate good attendance and teamwork. This position is open for Inuit candidates. Join us and contribute to a safe and efficient mining environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a production environment respecting requirements.
• Good attendance and punctuality required.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Surveyor during daily tasks.
• Support surface and underground survey teams.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Job description

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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

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. We have been operating Meadowbank, our first Low Arctic mine, near Baker Lake for over nine years. The mine produced its three millionth ounce of gold in 2018. 2019 is anticipated to be the last year of the Meadowbank mine production, and we are now transitioning to processing ore from the satellite deposit Amaruq. The mining, processing and infrastructure at the Meadowbank mine site and the mining and infrastructure at the Amaruq site are together referred to as the Meadowbank Complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Surveyor Leader, the Surveyor is part of the Engineering Department and collaborates with other departments of the mine.

The Surveyor Helper will execute the following tasks:

• Assist the Surveyor during the daily tasks;
• Support both the surface (open pit) and underground survey teams;
• Layout drill patterns by providing the drill cut and hole number on a stake;
• Layout packets with Geology group by spotting the different vertices to contour packets;
• Acquire expertise in the various survey tasks to develop job anticipation and autonomy;
• Maintain the work environment safe and clean;
• Ensure equipment is prepared for the workday and in working order: Tools and pickup inspections including fueling, Pickets & paint cans for the day’s work, GPS, batteries, etc.
• Promote Health and Safety by participating in the monthly departmental H&S meeting;
• Any other duties required by the Supervisor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Ability to work in a production environment respecting the production requirements (quantity and quality);
• Possess Health and Safety awareness and leadership in its promotion;
• Possess an adequate physical condition;
• Having good attendance and punctuality;
• Possess excellent communication & leadership skills, autonomy, teamwork with an excellent attitude and behavior;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written).
• Positions reserved for Inuit candidates.