Senior Mining Engineer

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to lead the estimation of mining reserves, development of mining methods, detailed mine planning and economic evaluations for Long Term Mine Plans (LOM). This role supports both open pit and underground projects across multiple regions.

You will collaborate with the Technical Services Department, participate in innovation projects, and may work in Rouyn-Noranda or nearby offices with a potential hybrid schedule and travel to sites as

Qualifications

• University degree in mining engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mining, open pit preferred.
• Underground mining experience is a major asset.
• Membership in a professional order (e.g. OIQ).
• Proficiency with Deswik and Datamine.
• Knowledge of HaulSim and VentSim is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.
• Fluent in English; French and Spanish advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Elaborate mining concepts and LOM for projects in development or extension phase.
• Optimize mining plans to ensure safety and profitability across projects.
• Participate in project evaluations for potential new properties.
• Evaluate OPEX & Cashflow for underground and open pit operations.
• Participate in innovation and digital transformation projects.
• Write technical studies (PEA, PFS and FS in NI 43-101 format).
• Evaluate and optimize various operational aspects: ventilation, drilling & blasting, ground control, loading & hauling.

Skills

English fluency

French language

Spanish language

Education

University degree in mining engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

HaulSim

VentSim

Job description

Please note that positions outside Quebec are posted in English. Positions available in Quebec are all posted in French, minimally.

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:

Under the supervision of the Mining Engineering Superintendent, you will report to the Technical Services Department. As a Senior Mining Engineer, you will be at the heart of Agnico Eagle's strategic evolution by participating in the development of various projects through the estimation of mining reserves, the development of mining methods, detailed mine planning, economic evaluation and the production of Long Term Mine Plans (LOM). Using your leadership and experience, you will support the various divisions of Agnico Eagle. You will participate in innovative projects, support the implementation and use of software. You will work on open pit and underground projects, located in various regions or countries.

Are you looking to experience mining engineering from a different perspective? Do you dream of being involved in the design of mines from start-up to production? The Mining Engineering Group offers you the unique opportunity to be a “Discipline Lead” and to bring forward your professional skills within a dynamic and professional team.

• Elaborate mining concepts and LOM of various mining projects in development or extension phase;
• Optimize mining plans to ensure worker safety, identify the best mining approach and thereby achieve profitability in various projects;
• Participate in project evaluations with the goal of potentially acquiring new properties;
• Participate in the economic evaluation (OPEX & Cashflow) of various projects or mining potential for underground and open pit operations;
• Participate in innovation and digital transformation projects;
• Participate in the writing of technical studies (PEA, PFS and FS in the NI 43-101 format);
• Participate in the evaluation of resources and reserves of various projects or mining potentials;
• Evaluate and optimize various aspects of operations: ventilation, drilling & blasting, ground control, loading & hauling, equipment selection.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• University degree in mining engineering;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in mining primarily in open pit;
• Underground mining experience will be considered as a major asset;
• Membership in a professional order (e.g. OIQ);
• Ability to use mine design and planning software such as Deswik and Datamine;
• Knowledge of simulation software such as HaulSim and VentSim would be an asset;
• Available to travel to various Agnico Eagle sites occasionally;
• Fluent in English, oral and written;
• Speaking French and Spanish is a major asset.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, with a possibility of 5-2/4-3 schedule;

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.