Superintendent, Geology

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodations

Charter flights

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Superintendent of Geology for Meadowbank. You will lead the Geology department, directing production geology, resource modeling, ore reconciliation, and drilling programs at an operating mine in Nunavut.

You will uphold the highest safety standards, develop budgets, and manage a team in a multicultural setting while coordinating with other disciplines for feasibility studies and development plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Underground or Open Pit Geology (narrow vein gold experience an asset).
• Hold all qualifications to act as a Qualified Person per NI-43-101.
• Strategic thinking and a technical excellence mindset.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Geology department by setting a clear vision and aligning objectives with site goals.
• Oversee production geology, reserve/resource modeling, ore reconciliation, and exploration drilling at Meadowbank operations.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• Plan workforce and performance management; coach and develop the Geology team.
• Propose and manage exploration, conversion, and delineation drilling programs.
• Develop and track Geology budgets and ensure accurate reporting of activities.
• Sign/mineral resource and reserve estimates in line with NI-43-101 and project needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share best practices across the mining operation.

Skills

Geology

Leadership

Strategic thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Description - Superintendent, Geology (MEA02111)

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 Technical Services Manager, you will be part of theGeology Department.You will have leadership accountability for the department and be responsible for production geology, reserve/resource modeling, ore reconciliation, and exploration drilling associated with Meadowbank’s Open Pit and Underground mining operations.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.
• Uphold and advocate for the highest health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, procedures, governmental policies and regulations;
• Lead the Geology team by setting a clear vision and aligning objectives to achieve the sites strategic goals;
• Department workforce planning and performance management;
• Coach, mentor, and develop the Geology team, fostering technical and soft skills for career growth and succession planning;
• Propose and recommend site exploration, conversion, and delineation drilling programs;
• Develop and track Geology department budgets (yearly and life of mine);
• Ensure proper reporting and execution of the different production geology activities (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly);
• Plan, oversee, validate and/or sign mineral resources and mineral reserves estimates of the mine and developing projects while complying with laws and regulations;
• Participate in the assessment of exploration projects and analyze associated risks and opportunities;
• Act as a Qualified Person for the project in compliance with the NI-43-101 standard;
• Contribute to economic preliminary, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies, coordinating the work of your team with the work of other disciplines;
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders within AEM to share and adopt mining industry best practices;
• Other one-off tasks as requested by the Technical Services Manager or General Manager.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering;
• 10+ years of experience in Underground or Open Pit Geology (narrow vein gold experience being an asset);
• Hold all qualifications and requirements to act as a Qualified Person as defined in the NI-43-101 standard;
• Strategic thinking and a technical excellence mindset;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment;
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 10days of work, followed by 10 days for transportation and rest;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.