Surveyor, Underground Operations

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Job Description - Surveyor, Underground Operations (DET00250)

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

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Note that the official working language at Detour is English.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 7 days of work, followed by 7 days off.
• 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.