Technician, Environment (Fly-In Fly-Out)
- Baker Lake, NU, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2-5 years of field experience, preferably in mining operations;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 Coordinator, Environment, you will be part of the Environment Department. 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.
Your Work Schedule
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 Coordinator, Environment, you will be part of the Environment Department. 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.
- Identify non-compliances and execute continuous improvement initiatives;
- Carryout tasks required to maintain compliance with environmental regulations, including compliance inspections, compliance sampling (water/air/soil), environmental monitoring and worker education;
- Liaise with external laboratories to ensure the timely receipt of samples;
- Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment;
- Compile, analyze and maintain environmental monitoring data in EQuIS for regulatory reporting requirements;
- Collect field data in remote locations in diverse environmental conditions;
- Complete wildlife surveys, monitoring and management as required
- Respond to environmental incidents and perform field follow ups after incidents;
- Actively participate in Health and Safety initiatives on site such as Safety Meetings, Toolbox Meetings, Risk Assessments, etc. ;
- Ensure all field equipment is safe and in working order (boat, motor, snowmobile).
- Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in an environmental discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience;
- 2-5 years of field experience, preferably in mining operations;
- Experience handling Snowmobile, ATVs and Boats;
- Possess a Valid Driver’s License, Firearm Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), and Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC);
- Experience in collecting environmental compliance data (water, air and soil quality);
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions;
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
Your Work Schedule
- Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
- 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
Conduct environmental compliance inspections, sampling, monitoring, and wildlife surveys, and respond to environmental incidents. Maintain monitoring equipment and data, coordinate sample processing with external laboratories, and support regulatory reporting and site health and safety initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or technical diploma in an environmental discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience, plus 2–5 years of field experience, preferably in mining. Candidates need experience collecting environmental compliance data, operating snowmobiles, ATVs, and boats, a valid driver's license, PAL and PCOC credentials, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Monitoring
- Water, Air, And Soil Sampling
- Compliance Inspections
- Environmental Data Analysis
- EQuIS
- Wildlife Surveys And Management
- Environmental Incident Response
- Field Data Collection
- Snowmobile, ATV, And Boat Operation
- Microsoft Office
- Worker Education
- Health And Safety
- External Laboratory Coordination
Benefits
- On-Site Accommodation
- Meals
- Charter Flights
- Travel Expense Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Monitoring
- Water Sampling
- Air Sampling
- Soil Sampling
- Compliance Inspections
- Environmental Data
- EQuIS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Wildlife Surveys
- Wildlife Management
- Environmental Incident Response
- Field Data Collection
- Snowmobile
- ATV
- Boat Operation
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Driver's License
- Firearm Possession And Acquisition License
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card
- Health And Safety
- Mining
- Environmental Regulations
- External Laboratories