Technician, Underground Mine

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 Lead Underground Mine Technician, you will perform your duties as a member of the Engineering department and collaborate with other departments of the division. You will be responsible for carrying out various field-based assignments in the underground mine to support production and engineering activities. You must be able to work independently and, in a team, plus the ability to show autonomy to help clients in addition to ensuring adequate service quality. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Execute the daily tasks associated with supporting engineering and operations, such as surveying and mine layout creation/updates
• Conduct special surveying assignments such as cavity monitoring surveys and drill hole deviation;
• Perform volumetric and other calculations to support engineering analysis
• Responsible for the monthly (or bi-monthly) survey advance update for EOM purposes
• Develop and maintain a high degree of precision and professionalism
• Complete ventilation surveys and model updates as required
• Assist UG drill & blast and services team as required in design and plan creation
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• College degree in Mine Engineering/Technology or higher
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Open pit survey experience is an asset
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, AutoCAD and mine design/planning software. Knowledge of the Deswik software is an asset
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written)
  
  

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec