Specialist, Permitting (temp.)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Mirabel; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a permitted and regulatory affairs specialist to join our Permitting and Regulatory Affairs Department. You will ensure goals are met while upholding our values, safety, and environmental commitments.

You will lead regulatory applications, assessments, and license renewals, coordinate field work, and prepare technical documentation. Excellent communication in English is essential; French is a plus for Quebec operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Environmental Science or related field required.
• At least 4 years in mining or permitting work.
• Familiar with national/provincial/regional mining regulators in Canada.
• Experience leading projects and reviewing technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail and computer literacy.
• AI experience is a plus; strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a specialist in permitting and regulatory affairs for environmental assessments and water licenses.
• Support field investigations for thermal, hydrogeological, and other studies.
• Prepare internal memos, reports, license applications, and management plans.
• Develop technical presentations for stakeholders and build relationships.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to achieve objectives.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Job description

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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.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Permitting Lead, you will be part of the Permitting and Regulatory Affairs Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

Serve as a practice specialist in the Permitting department related to environmental assessment, water license and other regulatory applications and lease renewals and amendments;

Support and coordinate field investigations required for studies related to thermal, hydrogeological geochemical assessment, and other general studies;

Support the preparation and completion of studies (e.g., internal memoranda/reports, write up of environmental assessments, water license applications, management plans, and annual reports;

Work to connect and build relationships internally and externally;

Develop technical presentations for multiple stakeholders;

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline;

At least 4 years' relevant mining or permitting experience;

An understanding or willingness to learn of the various national, provincial, and regional regulatory bodies that oversee mining projects in Nunavut;

Experience in managing and leading projects and preparing or reviewing technical reports;

Practice good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies;

Have a good aptitude for using and understanding computer applications;

Experience with artificial intelligence for use in the workplace is an asset;

Have excellent oral communication and writing skills;

Experience working in a multicultural environment;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; and

Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written).

Note that the official working language at our Nunavut operations is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Temporary position – starting approximately November/December 2026 to March 2028 (materinity leave will be ~ January to December 2027).

Schedule:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A combination of tele-working with presence at our offices in either Val-d’Or, Rouyn-Noranda or Mirabel, QC, or meetings at other locations across Canada.

Occasional visits to site may also be required; Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee.

Agnico Eagle will accommodate to cover travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.