Project Metallurgist

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.

The Support and Development Center provide services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and / or international mining operations in a variety of areas, including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Technical Services Metallurgy Superintendent, you will work closely with the metallurgy group and multidisciplinary project teams (collaborating with geology, mining, infrastructure, environment, etc.). You will contribute to the development of engineering studies (scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility), operational support, and R&D projects. To achieve these objectives, you will develop process engineering deliverables, coordinate with laboratory and research partners, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and consultants.

More Specifically, You Will

• Develop metallurgical test programs covering: mineralogy, crushing and grinding, gravimetry, flotation, cyanidation, water treatment, etc., tailored to the needs and circumstances of ongoing projects or studies;
• Identify and plan for material and technical needs (requests for quotation, bid analysis, etc), to pursue the development of selected projects;
• Develop a plan for projects, prepare follow-up and progress reports, etc.
• Identify and select samples required for testing, studies and support purposes;
• Compile, validate, and analyze test work results;
• Develop process engineering deliverables (e.g., flow diagrams, design criteria and metallurgical balances);
• Participate in the monitoring and control of bulk ore processing or piloting campaigns and other site visits;
• Participate in the selection and sizing of key equipment trade off studies, Capex and Opex evaluations, and risk reviews
• Carry out literature reviews or technical surveys to improve technical knowledge and industrial practices, and support research work and the development of processes
• Maintain document control for your projects (according to our Project Management Office guidelines);
• Support the metallurgy team in operational support projects (various projects);
• Perform work safely and in accordance with Agnico Eagle policies, site procedures, risk controls and established safe work practices; promptly report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, or mining engineering with a specialization in ore processing;
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in similar tasks;
• Member of the “Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)” or equivalent;
• Experience in mineral processing plants or engineering firms;
• Knowledge of gold and base metal unit operations and flowsheets;
• Ability to use standard computer software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, exposure to process simulation, statistical analysis or metallurgical accounting tools is an asset;
• Ability to work and integrate with people from different cultures and backgrounds;
• Capacity and interest in travelling to the company's project and operating sites in Canada, Finland, Mexico and Australia;
• Proficient in written and spoken French;
• Proficiency in the use of the English language (as you will be working in collaboration with other Agnico Eagle sites where English is the primary language). Spanish and Finnish are assets.
  
  

Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Possibility of 5-2-4-3 schedule;

Workplace: Possibility to work from one of Agnico Eagle’s offices closer to your residence in Rouyn-Noranda, Preissac, Val-d'Or, Mirabel or Toronto. A hybrid arrangement is available, combining office and remote work in accordance with company requirements.