Supervisor, Exploration (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking a Supervisor for Exploration activities based in Kivalliq Region, Canada. The role involves managing an exploration team, overseeing drilling programs, ensuring QA/QC compliance, and contributing to geological interpretation. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, have 10 years of experience in exploration, and possess strong skills in software like Datamine and AutoCAD. This is a fly-in/fly-out position with provided accommodations and meals.

Benefits

Accommodations on site

Meals provided

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in exploration, knowledge of Au-hosted BIFs/orogenic deposit is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of structural geology/deformation is also considered an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the diamond drilling programs.
• Manage the Mine Site Exploration team.
• Prepare cross-shift notes and ensure good communication with cross-shifts.

Skills

Geological interpretation

Drill hole planning

3D modelling

QA/QC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geology Engineering

Tools

Datamine

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description – Supervisor, Exploration (Fly-In Fly-Out) (MEL01517)

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will be part of the Geology Department. You will play an important role in managing the Exploration team and its activities; performing good geological practices in terms of drill hole planning and follow‑up, geological interpretation and some 3D modelling, exploration/resources conversion target generation, assisting in the ounce projection exercises, core logging/sampling follow‑up, ensuring the compliance with QA/QC and preparing reports. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the diamond drilling programs;
• Manage the Mine Site Exploration team;
• Conceive exploration and/or resources conversion diamond drilling programs;
• Participate in the interpretation of the surrounding geology and in the 3D modelling of the geology;
• Assist with the delineation drilling programs in collaboration with the production geologists;
• Incorporate the new assay results into the 3D software and the DDH logger’s database;
• Ensure that QA/QC is properly respected in the sampling process;
• Participate in quarterly/bi‑yearly QA/QC validation and reporting;
• Assist with the mine operation meetings and the monthly safety meeting;
• Assist in preparing the weekly, monthly, quarterly reports;
• Assist in budget exercises when needed;
• Assist in ounce projection exercises;
• Create, verify and implement procedures for the Geology Department;
• Daily follow‑up and supervision of DDH contractor;
• Participate in training the Mine Exploration team;
• Ensure the drilling sites are safe;
• Create yearly objectives with employees and conduct the personal evaluations at mid‑year and at year‑end (Short Term Incentive Bonus – salaried employees);
• Review the mine geology and its accordance with the model;
• Prepare cross‑shift notes and ensure good communication with cross‑shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geology Engineering;
• 10 years of experience in exploration, knowledge of Au‑hosted BIFs/orogenic deposit is considered an asset, strong understanding of structural geology/deformation is also considered an asset;
• Mining Modules or Common Core is considered an asset;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of the following software: Datamine, DHLogger/Fusion, AutoCad, Deswik, ArcGIS are considered an asset.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 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 cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.