(Winter 27) Production Geology Internship

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided on site

Meals provided on site

Charter flights and travel support

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited invites applications for a Winter 2023/24 Production Geology Internship at the Meadowbank operation in Canada. This role primarily involves field duties with some office work, under the senior grade control technician, within the Geology Department.

Responsibilities include field QA/QC, ore-zone layout, sample collection and coordination with the production team. Applicants must be enrolled in geoscience studies and capable of English communication.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in geoscience or geological engineering or related fields.
• Mining experience is an asset.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drill, blast and excavation monitoring in regard to the mine geology grade control standards.
• QA/QC on the field (regular audits of the quality of the sampling).
• Layout of ore packets on the blasted muck to define the different ore zones before mining.
• Daily sample collection from the mine, shipment to the lab and monitoring.
• Possible involvement with the underground production geology team on a daily need basis.
• Any other tasks that the senior grade control and/or production geologist might identify.
• Position is approximately 90% field work and 10% office work.

Skills

Fieldwork

Mine geology basics

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or Geological Engineering

Job description

Job Description - (Winter 27) Production Geology Internship (MEA02073)

Agnico Eagle stands at the forefront of the Canadian and global gold mining industry, as the third largest gold producer in the world, with operating mines in Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico. Our commitment to sustainability has garnered global recognition for our efforts and practices in environmental stewardship, health and safety, social responsibility and governance. Join us and be a part of shaping a greener future where our core values of Family, Trust, Respect, Responsibility and Equity continue to be at the heart of everything we do.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Your Contribution:

As an Intern reporting to the Senior Grade Control technician, you'll be integrated in the Geology Department and collaborate closely with other Departments of the operation. Your role will involve ensuring the achievement of set goals and objectives while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and environmental values.

• Drill, blast and excavation monitoring in regard to the mine geology grade control standards.
• QA/QC on the field (regular audits of the quality of the sampling);
• Layout of ore packets on the blasted muck to define the different ore zones before mining;
• Daily sample collection from the mine, shipment to the lab and monitoring.
• Possible involvement with the underground production geology team on a daily need basis.
• Any other tasks that the senior grade control and/or production geologist might identify.
• Position is approximately 90% field work and 10% office work.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in any geoscience or geological engineering or related fields;
• Mining experience is an asset;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken;
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

Be a part of it. Be proud of it. Be Agnico Eagle.

We look forward to having you onboard, and while we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a member of our team.