Telecommunication Technician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited invites applications for a Telecommunications Technician at the Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON. The role focuses on repairing, installing and maintaining VHF and LTE telecom systems, including Motorola MotoTRBO and Private LTE networks, with a strong emphasis on RF systems.

Qualification includes a 2-year college program plus at least 5 years in telecoms, with experience in underground mining environments and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications.
• 2+ years Becker Varis SmartCom experience.
• 2+ years LTE experience.
• 2+ years network administration.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, configure, and maintain VHF telecommunication installations (Motorola MotoTRBO system, Radio Manager).
• Repair, install, configure and maintain LTE telecommunication installations (Nokia/Ericsson Private LTE, Ambra).
• Maintain Wi-Fi based systems (Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquity, Rajant).
• Provide technical support to internal clients and maintain diagrams and system documentation.
• Escalation point for complex telecom issues from Electricians and Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radio Frequency Systems

English communication

Education

2-year community college program in Telecommunications

Wireless Systems Engineering

Network Administration

Tools

Becker Varis SmartCom

Nokia/Ericsson Private LTE

Cisco

Aruba

Ubiquity

Rajant

Job description

Please note that positions outside Quebec are posted in English. Positions available in Quebec are all posted in French, minimally.

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' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa 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.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Repair, install, configure, and maintain VHF telecommunication installations such as:
• -Motorola MotoTRBO System (Repeaters, Mobile and Portable Radios, VHF);
• -Systems Management: Motorola Radio Manager, Becker Varis SmartCom.
• Repair, install, configure and maintain LTE telecommunication installations such as: Nokia/Ericsson Private LTE, Ambra Solutions Private LTE;
• Wi-Fi based systems such as: TeleOperation, Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquity, Rajant;
• Escalation point for more complex telecom issues from, Electricians, Operations;
• Provide technical support to internal clients;
• Maintain diagrams and systems documentation;
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Community college program at least 2 years in length or equivalent in:

• Telecommunications;
• Wireless Systems Engineering;
• Network Administration.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications field with the following specific experience:

• 2+ years Becker Varis SmartCom;
• 2+ years LTE;
• 2+ years network administration.

Demonstrated deep knowledge of Radio Frequency Systems.

Excellent written and verbal skills in English;

Experience in an Underground Mining environment is required;

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Experience in a Mineral Processing Mill is an asset;

Knowledge of Fiber optic Systems is an asset.

Y OUR W O R K SCHEDULE:

Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON;

Occasional Travel to other mine sites.

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.