Technician, Ground Control and Backfill

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.

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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Reporting to the Ground Control Supervisor, you will be part of the Mine Engineering Department. The incumbent will be tasked with supporting the safe and efficient operation of the underground mine by monitoring ground conditions, conducting ground support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities, and assisting with the backfill program. The role involves underground inspections, geotechnical data collection, instrumentation installation and monitoring, backfill sampling and testing, and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with mine plans, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements. Given the remote location and scale of the operations, they may be required to broaden their scope of responsibilities and demonstrate proficiency and autonomy in relevant areas. 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.

• Conduct QA/QC related to the installation of ground support, and cemented rock fill;

• Collect and analyze geomechanically data to assess ground stability for underground excavations;

• Perform task observations for ground support installation and provide support and training to miners, conduct ground‑condition inspections and create ground‑support layouts for secondary support and rehabilitation in collaboration with the mine engineers;

• Conduct installation of instrumentation, collect and analyze data to manage hazards;

• Develop and contribute to the development of standardized work procedures;

• Promote Health and Safety by participating in Departmental Health & Safety activities.

• College degree in geology, mining, or civil engineering;

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an underground mine technician (operational mining context);

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;

• Expertise with software is an asset (Deswik/Rocscience);

• Possess effective communication skills to be able to effectively liaise across multiple departments;

• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, 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.