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Supervisor, Geology

  • NU, Canada
  • Kitikmeot, NU, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum 10 years of experience in geology;
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English
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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 Superintendent Geology, the Supervisor Geology will be part of the Geology Department and will work closely with other departments across the operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring sound geological practices and delivering high-quality geological information to Mine Operations to maximize resource extraction. The role includes responsibility for drill hole planning and follow-up, as well as overseeing mapping, core logging, sampling, and 3D modelling and interpretation activities, while ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards and industry best practices. The role also includes developing and implementing plans to support a smooth transition from project phase to operations. The Supervisor Geology 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.

  • Supervise and coordinate the work of Technicians, Geologists, and core shack personnel;
  • Assist in managing underground delineation drilling programs, including drill hole planning;
  • Ensure drilling priorities and targets are met, drill core is logged in a timely manner, and assay results are accurately imported into the geological database;
  • Participate in 3D modelling and interpretation updates, and integrate geological models into mine planning activities;
  • Oversee and coordinate underground production geology activities, including development mapping, sampling, digitizing, and ore tracking, ensuring accurate geological reconciliation, timely reporting and effective control of ore and waste movements to support production objectives;
  • Promote Health & Safety leadership by hosting regular departmental H&S meetings, managing incident reports and follow-up actions, and conducting workplace inspections to ensure compliance and foster a strong safety culture;
  • Lead HR-related activities including annual evaluations and development plans and participate in the recruitment process.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering;
  • Qualifications to register with NAPEG is required;
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in geology;
  • Minimum 2 year in a leadership role (e.g., supervisor or team leader);
  • Experience in project start-up and operational readiness an asset;
  • Experience with Datamine, Deswik, Leapfrog, and DHLogger is considered a strong asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

  • Schedule: 21 days of work, followed by 21 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from Edmonton, AB and Yellowknife, NWT.
  • 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.
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Responsibilities

Supervise geology personnel and coordinate drilling, mapping, logging, sampling, modelling, and production geology activities to provide accurate geological information and support resource extraction. Maintain QA/QC, safety, reporting, and ore-control standards, contribute to mine planning, and lead departmental performance and development activities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering, eligibility to register with NAPEG, at least 10 years of geology experience, and at least two years in a leadership role are required. Project start-up or operational readiness experience and familiarity with Datamine, Deswik, Leapfrog, and DHLogger are assets; proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required.

Skills

  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Team Supervision
  • Drill Hole Planning
  • Underground Drilling
  • Geological Mapping
  • Core Logging
  • Sampling
  • 3D Modelling
  • Geological Interpretation
  • Mine Planning
  • Ore Tracking
  • Geological Reconciliation
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • Health and Safety Leadership
  • Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • On-Site Accommodation
  • On-Site Meals
  • Charter Flights
  • Travel Expense Coverage

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Categories

  • Science & Research
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • NAPEG
  • Underground Delineation Drilling
  • Drill Hole Planning
  • Core Logging
  • Geological Database
  • Assay Results
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • 3D Modelling
  • Geological Interpretation
  • Mine Planning
  • Development Mapping
  • Sampling
  • Digitizing
  • Ore Tracking
  • Geological Reconciliation
  • Ore and Waste Control
  • Project Start-Up
  • Operational Readiness
  • Datamine
  • Deswik
  • Leapfrog
  • DHLogger
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Health and Safety
  • Incident Reporting
  • Workplace Inspections

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