Exploration Technician (temp. 9 months)
- Dobie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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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.
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Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Exploration Logistics Coordinator, you will be part of the Exploration team. You will be actively involved in supporting exploration programs in the field and the core shack through geotechnical core logging, sample collection, and supporting field programs. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
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.
Want to learn more about our Exploration sites? Click here!
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Exploration Logistics Coordinator, you will be part of the Exploration team. You will be actively involved in supporting exploration programs in the field and the core shack through geotechnical core logging, sample collection, and supporting field programs. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Participate in exploration field activities including mapping, sampling, surveys, overburden stripping, and outcrop washing.
- Collect, manage, and validate geological, environmental, and operational data while maintaining exploration records and QA/QC standards.
- Support core facility operations including core handling, sampling, scanning, sample tracking, and shipment coordination.
- Operate and maintain field equipment and coordinate contractors, logistics, and field activities to support exploration programs.
- Coordinate contractor mobilization and provide field supervision support to ensure safe and efficient execution of exploration programs.
- Support environmental compliance, site stewardship, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote and support Agnico Eagle’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Cultural standards across all activities.
- Post‑secondary education, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.
- Ability to regularly lift up-to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and work independently with minimal supervision once trained.
- Experience operating a forklift or loader is considered an asset.
- Hold a valid Driver’s License.
- Schedule: 8 days of work, followed by 6 days for transportation and rest;
- Work Location: Dobie, near Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
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Responsibilities
Support exploration programs through field activities such as mapping, sampling, surveys, and outcrop work, while collecting and maintaining geological, environmental, and operational data. Assist with core facility operations, equipment and contractor coordination, logistics, environmental compliance, and safe execution of exploration activities.
Requirements
Post-secondary education or equivalent practical experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices are required. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently after training, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and able to lift approximately 50 pounds; forklift or loader experience is an asset.
Skills
- Geotechnical Core Logging
- Geological Mapping
- Sample Collection
- Field Surveys
- Data Management and Validation
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Core Handling and Sampling
- Sample Tracking
- Field Equipment Operation
- Contractor Coordination
- Field Supervision
- Environmental Compliance
- Health and Safety
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Exploration
- Mining
- Geotechnical Core Logging
- Geological Mapping
- Sample Collection
- Field Surveys
- Overburden Stripping
- Outcrop Washing
- Geological Data
- Environmental Data
- Operational Data
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Core Handling
- Core Sampling
- Core Scanning
- Sample Tracking
- Shipment Coordination
- Field Equipment
- Contractor Mobilization
- Field Supervision
- Environmental Compliance
- Site Stewardship
- Project Planning
- Health and Safety
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Forklift
- Loader
- Driver's License