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Exploration Technician (temporary)

Employer
Agnico Eagle
Location
Nunavut, Nunavut, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 21, 2021
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

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:

The main objective of the Exploration team is to ensure that a strong pipeline of projects supports the reserves base and production capacity while maintaining the quality, manageability and adequacy of our future investments. We focus on increasing reserves and gold production in mining-friendly areas through early-stage acquisition opportunities and adding value using our expertise in exploration and mine development. Through our internal expansion projects, including the current development of our new Meliadine operation, mine development at our Amaruq satellite deposit at Meadowbank, advanced exploration work at our Kirkland Lake project, as well as other ongoing exploration activities and acquisitions, joint ventures and potential partnerships, we are well positioned to continue growing our production.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Exploration General Supervisor, the Exploration Technician is part of the geology team of the Exploration division and collaborates with other departments of the mine site. The Exploration Technician plays an important role participating in and supervising operations at the core shack, assisting geologists in the field operations preparation and follow-up, drill supervision and inspection, downhole surveys and data QAQC, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
  • Supervise the day to day operations at the core shack;
  • Choose and implement access to drilling sites and monitor the drilling rejects deposit;
  • Conduct environmental and health and safety inspections at drilling sites;
  • Conduct ice road surveys;
  • Support the maintenance of camps, buildings, vehicles and equipment;
  • Occasionally manage remote camps;
  • Manage drill core and rock samples inventory.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • College diploma in mining technology or any other training deemed relevant combined with 3 to 5 years of experience;
  • Methodological and rigorous approach;
  • Physical ability to manipulate loads of 50 pounds regularly;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
  • Basic carpenter and mechanical skills;
  • Basic vehicle operator skills (snowcat, challenger, etc) is an asset;
  • Helicopter logistics management is an asset;
  • Strong ability to communicate in English (oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on a SPEEXX English language assessment;
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel.


YOUR WORK SCHEDULE

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

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