Surveyor, Underground Operations

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided on site

Charter flights & travel covered

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Surveyor for Underground Operations at Detour Lake Mine. You will measure and document mine progression, translating data into clear mining plans while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include installing laser stations, performing void scans, and creating as-built documents. You will work with CMS/CALS, lidar, drones, and gyro tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or geomatics.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in surveying; underground mining experience is an asset.
• Expertise with survey equipment (total station, CMS, CALS, drone & rover, LiDAR, gyro) and processing software (PointStudio).
• Knowledge of Deswik software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
• Works well in fast-paced environment.
• Interest and/or experience with mine rescue is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install laser stations and complete regular survey updates for all development headings underground.
• Complete void scan surveys of underground workings to monitor production status and create as-builts using CMS/CALS, LiDAR, Drone.
• Perform hole collar pick-up, breakthrough & gyro surveys to assist with stopes design and timing as-built documentation.
• Ensure information is processed and transferred onto mining plans and available to end users promptly.
• Produce a bi-monthly reconciliation of mine-wide development meters and excavated volume.
• Develop and contribute to standardized survey procedures.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Total station

CMS/CALS

Drone

LiDAR

Gyro

PointStudio

Deswik

Job description

Job Description - Surveyor, Underground Operations (DET00607)

Surveyor, Underground Operations DET00607

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.

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 Short Term Planning Engineer, 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;
• Complete void scan surveys of underground workings (stopes, raises, etc) in order to monitor production status and create as-builts, using the available technology (CMS/CALS, Lidar, Drone);
• Complete Hole collar pick-up, breakthrough & gyroscopic surveys of drillholes activities to assist with stope blast design & timing, as as-built documentation;
• Ensure all information is processed and 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 directed;
• 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;
• Conduct surface markups, stockpile scans, and other survey needs to support surface construction.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• College degree in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or geomatics;
• Minimum 1 year of experience in surveying o Undergroundmining 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) and processing software (PointStudio);
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, & 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.

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.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.