Surveyor

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Surveyor to join the Underground Operations team at the Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON. You will measure and record mine progression, translate data into precise mining plans, and uphold safety and environmental standards.

Schedule: 40 hours per week with 4-3 or 5-2 rotations. Requires a college degree in mining/geomatics and at least 1 year surveying experience; underground mining experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• College degree in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or geomatics.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in surveying.
• Underground mining experience is considered an asset.
• Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core or equivalent is an asset.
• Expertise with survey equipment (total station, CMS, CALS, Drone & rover, Lidar, Gyro).
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerBI, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and experience with Deswik software is considered an asset.
• Ventilation, ground control and/or planning experience is considered an asset.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team structure.
• Works well in fast-paced environment.
• Interest and/or experience in mine rescue is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install laser stations and update surveys for all development headings underground, transferring data to mining plans promptly.
• Bi-monthly reconciliation of mine-wide development meters and volume excavated, classed as operation or capital expenditure.
• Conduct regular void scan surveys of production stops to monitor status with CMS/CALS, Lidar, UG Drone.
• Hole collar pick-up, breakthrough & Gyroscopic surveys of long-hole production drilling to aid blast design.
• Develop and contribute to standardized surveying procedures.
• Build and maintain clean 3D solids of underground workings.
• Perform ventilation readings when required.
• Perform ground control inspections when required.

Skills

Independence at work

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Mine rescue interest

Education

College degree in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or geomatics

Tools

Total station

CMS

CALS

Drone & rover

Lidar

Gyro

Deswik

PowerBI

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Senior Mine Technician, the surveyor will be part of the Engineering Department - Underground Operations. You will primarily be involved in the accurate measurement and recording of the progression of mine workings, further ensuring the recorded information is translated into mining plans in a clear and timely manner. 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.

• Install laser stations and complete regular survey updates for all development headings underground. Ensure all said information is transferred onto the appropriate mining plans and made available to the end user(s) in a timely and efficient manner;
• Produce a bi-monthly reconciliation of the mine-wide development meters and associated volume excavated from the underground workings, attributing each reconciled meter as either an operation or capital expenditure;
• Complete regular void scan surveys of the production stops in various stages of the stope cycle in order to monitor production status, using the available technology (CMS/CALS, Lidar, UG Drone);
• Hole collar pick-up, breakthrough & Gyroscopic surveys of long-hole production drilling activities to assist drill & blast technicians with stope blast design & timing;
• Develop and contribute to the development of standardized work procedures of surveying activities;
• Building and maintaining clean 3D solids of underground workings in a timely manner;
• Perform ventilation readings when required;
• Perform ground control inspections when required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• College degree in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or geomatics;
• Minimum 1 year of experience in surveying;
• Underground mining experience is considered an asset;
• Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core or equivalent is an asset;
• Expertise with survey equipment (total station, CMS, CALS, Drone & rover, Lidar, Gyro);
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerBI & PowerPoint;
• Knowledge and experience with Deswik software is considered an asset;
• Ventilation, ground control and/or planning experience is considered an asset;
• Must be able to work independently and within a team structure;
• Works well in fast-paced environment;
• Ability to effectively prioritize job duties;
• Interest and/or experience in mine rescue is considered an asset.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule:40 hours per week, 4-3 or 5-2 schedule at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON.