Senior Resource Geologist

Agnico Eagle; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle seeks a Resource Geologist to lead resource estimation for projects, collaborating closely with other specialists. This key role demands extensive experience in geology, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in modern geostatistical methods. The successful candidate will contribute to innovation and corporate development while enjoying a flexible work environment in Rouyn-Noranda.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in mining, with 5 years as a resource geologist.
• Member in good standing of OGQ or OIQ.
• Must be able to sign as a Qualified Person (QP) under NI43-101.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of resource estimation for AEM projects.
• Participate in technical studies and provide reports in compliance with NI43-101.
• Coach and assist in the development of geologists within the team.

Skills

3D modeling

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Datamine

Leapfrog Edge

Supervisor software

Job description

Reporting to the General Supervisor - Resources Geology of Technical Services, the Resource Geologist will oversee all stages of resource estimation for one or more AEM projects. He/she is curious, methodical, a good communicator and enjoys working in diverse geological environments. Working in Technical Services offers a wide range of challenges, being at the forefront of new work methodologies and having a direct impact on corporate development.

The Senior Resource Geologist collaborates with other team members, who are specialists in their own discipline (database, 3D modeling, interpolation, geometallurgy) to obtain quality mineral resources using industry best practices. He/she may also assist various AEM operation teams with specific mandates.

He/she may also be called upon to support strategic corporate initiatives in the continuous improvement of resource estimation processes. The Resource Geologist innovates and demonstrates leadership in implementing the latest geostatistical advances to maintain a solid foundation for the company's future operations.

In this key position, the Resource Geologist must be able to correctly communicate his or her discipline during technical reviews or presentations to various stakeholders (corporate, operations, exploration, study team, etc.). The incumbent may be called upon to work on advanced exploration projects, open pits and underground mines, located in various regions or countries.

More specifically, you will:

•Act as a qualified person on one or more Agnico Eagle projects;
•Ensure or supervise 3D modeling, geostatistical processing and the development of various estimation parameters;
•Participate in or supervise the production of technical studies (preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility) and provide technical reports in compliance with NI43-101;
•Communicate adequately with members of the Geology team to produce quality model blocks;
•Communicate adequately with Agnico Eagle's various exploration groups regarding the development of deposits for which he/she is responsible for mineral resources;
•Coach and assist in the development of geologists within the team and other Agnico-Eagle divisions;
•Provide relevant geological information to other technical service disciplines (mining engineering, infrastructure, environment and metallurgy) and provide support by answering their questions;
•Participate in innovation projects or project evaluations.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE
•Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Possibility of 5-2-4-3 schedule;
•Workplace: Possibility to work in one of AEM's offices closer to your residence in Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Mirabel or Toronto. There is a possibility to have a hybrid work schedule, working some days from an AEM office and some days in telecommuting. As the group's main location is in Abitibi, a regular presence is expected in this region if the place of residence is located in another area.

•Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering;
•A minimum of 10 years' experience in the mining industry, including 5 years as a resource geologist;
•Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec (OGQ) or the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
•Must be able to sign as a Qualified Person (QP) under standard NI43-101;
•Be able to contribute to the development, review, and strategic planning of litho-structural models supporting mineralized systems.
•Must have solid experience in 3D modeling, resource estimation and geostatistics;
•Be able to work within deadlines;
•Knowledge of Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, Leapfrog Edge and Supervisor software is a considerable asset;
•Available to travel occasionally;
•Proficiency in the use of the English language as you will be working in collaboration with other Agnico Eagle sites where English is the primary language;
•Good teamwork skills.