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Open Pit Production Geology Technician

Employer
Agnico Eagle
Location
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 1, 2021

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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:

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. Meliadine is located just northwest of Rankin Inlet, a small coastal town on the shores of Hudson Bay. Commercial production began at Meliadine in mid-May 2019 and the mine officially opened at the end of June. This mine is our largest gold deposit in terms of mineral resources and we expect to operate it for at least 14 years. The site features a power plant and processing facilities, as well as a complete camp complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Open Pit Geology Coordinator, the Open Pit Production Geology Technician is part of the Geology Department and collaborates with other departments of the mine. He/she 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.
  • Manage tasks as assigned to the position by the Open Pit Production Geology Coordinators;
  • Assist the production geologists with the management of the OP delineation drilling campaign by participating to tasks such as handling core boxes, sampling drill core and diamond drill inspections
  • Lay out ore packets and refresh as needed;
  • Lay out "no dig" and "blast limit" lines when necessary and refresh as needed;
  • Install and recover BMMs;
  • Liaise with the production geologists and mine operations to ensure that contacts are respected, and ore material is moved to the appropriate destinations;
  • Collect blast hole samples and drop them at the assay lab in a timely manner;
  • Sample muck faces and/or test stockpiles;
  • Assist with the production geology activities such that files, maps, and records are accurate and up to date in a timely manner;
  • Performs other related departmental duties as required.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • College diploma in mineral technology or equivalent (experience with surveying practices and equipment is an asset);
  • 2 years of experience in the mining industry (open pit experience is an asset);
  • Ability and willingness to perform manual labor which includes heavy lifting, as required;
  • Hold a valid driver's license (class 5 in Quebec or other provincial equivalent);
  • Cultural awareness and understanding of work in the Canadian Arctic is an asset;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suits applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
  • Displays leadership, autonomy & team spirit;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on a SPEEXX English language assessment.

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.

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