Surveyor, Underground Operations

GoGeomatics; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations on site

Meals provided on site

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install laser stations and complete regular survey updates for all development headings underground;

Skills

Survey equipment

Drone surveying

Total Station

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Teamwork

Mine rescue

Education

College degree in mining/geomatics

Experience in surveying

Tools

PointStudio

CMS/CALS

Job description

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.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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) 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 and Benefits

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.

Minimum Compensation: $91,000
Maximum Compensation: $121,000

Closing Date

Sep 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM