Supervisor, Ground Control

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kitikmeot Region; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Supervisor, Ground Control to oversee geotechnical considerations and lead a dedicated team. This role involves defining ground support requirements, managing the Ground Control Management Plan, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, over 10 years of experience in Ground Control / Rock Mechanics, and strong knowledge of permafrost environments. The position offers a hybrid schedule with accommodations and travel covered.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on-site

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Ground Control / Rock Mechanics.
• Experience with permafrost environments and hydrogeology.
• Member of a Canadian engineering association and eligible for NAPEG membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ground control and rock mechanics.
• Lead the Ground Control team and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Manage the Ground Control Management Plan and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Ground Control / Rock Mechanics

Project start-up experience

Knowledge of permafrost environments

Expertise in hydrogeology

Strong knowledge of Deswik

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics

Job description

Supervisor, Ground Control (Fly-In Fly-Out) HOP00089

Supervisor, Ground Control (Fly-In Fly-Out) HOP00089 WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

What Does Agnico Eagle Value?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

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.

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Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, you will be part of the Engineering Department. You will primarly provide expert guidance on ground control and rock mechanics for underground operations, ensuring geotechnical considerations are fully integrated into mine design and planning. You will lead the Ground Control team within the Engineering Department, ensuring departmental objectives are aligned and fully integrated to maximize operational productivity and enhance overall profitability. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Define ground support requirements for all underground excavations;
• Manage the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and review design standards;
• Review the mine design, mining sequence and annual LOM to ensure operational feasibility, and compliance with geotechnical and corporate standards;
• vise technical studies on all aspects of rock mechanics, including numerical modeling, stability analysis and geotechnical risk assessments, to ensure quality and alignment with project objectives;
• Develop and implement Ground control readiness plans covering procedures, instrumentation, monitoring, QA/QC, risk management and training;
• Collaborate with Agnico Eagle specialists from Technical Services, Project Development and other mine sites to share expertise and align on best practices;
• Serve as a key technical stakeholder for deposit studies and long‑term projects;
• Lead and supervise the Ground Control team and guide Technical Services personnel in developing awareness of ground control requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (or a closely related discipline);
• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics is considered an asset;
• 10+ years of experience in Ground Control / Rock Mechanics;
• Experience with permafrost environments (corrosion monitoring/management) and hydrogeology related to underground water inflows;
• Proven track record in project start-up and operational readiness;
• Member of a Canadian engineering association and eligible for NAPEG membership;
• Strong working knowledge of Deswik;
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

Hybrid Schedule: 7/7, 5/2, 5/2 (7 days of work at our Hope Bay Project, followed by 7 days of rest, 5 days of work followed by 2 days of rest, 5 days of work followed by 2 days of rest).

During the 5/2 schedule, you will work from home or one of the Agnico Eagle offices.

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.