Senior Metallurgist - Gold Processing Lead (On-Site)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals on site

Transportation to site

Travel expense coverage

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Principal Metallurgist for its Detour Lake Mine in Ontario. You will oversee metallurgical test programs, analyze process data, and guide improvements across crushing, grinding, leaching, and gold recovery. You’ll mentor technicians and coordinate projects to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration with internal teams and contractors in a remote mining environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading and optimizing metallurgical processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and execution of metallurgical test programs, including pilot plant trials and full-scale plant tests.
• Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement process enhancements.
• Provide technical expertise on metallurgical processes including crushing, grinding, leaching, and gold recovery.
• Lead and manage a team of metallurgical technicians and engineers in absence of the supervisor.
• Prepare project proposals, budgets, and schedules; monitor progress against plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Principal Metallurgist for its Detour Lake Mine in Ontario. You will oversee metallurgical test programs, analyze process data, and guide improvements across crushing, grinding, leaching, and gold recovery. You’ll mentor technicians and coordinate projects to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration with internal teams and contractors in a remote mining environment in Canada.