Production Miner - Scoop Operator

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. We have been operating at Meadowbank, our first Low Arctic mine, near Baker Lake for over nine years. The mine produced its three millionth ounce of gold in 2018. 2019 marked the last year of production at the Meadowbank mine, and has since transitioned to process ore from the Amaruq satellite deposit. With the official opening of the Amaruq Whale Tail Project in August 2019, the project is now referred to as the Meadowbank Complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Underground Supervisor , the Production Miner will perform his/her duties as a member of the mine departments and collaborate with other departments of the division. 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.

• Operate CAT and Sandvik Scoops (8 and 11-yards);
• Perform the work in accordance with our Health and Safety and quality standards;
• Work safely and efficiently, meeting the desired production requirements;
• Ensure the health and safety of you and your team during work;
• May be required to operate other equipment associated to the production category (ref: Career Path);
• May be required to obtain certification on other equipment associated to the production category (ref: Career Path).

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Certification on Scoop 8yards and up;
• High School Diploma;
• Minimum of 4000 hours of experience on the scoop;
• 2000 hours of experience on remote scoop operation and experience on camera operation is an asset;
• Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) certification, or diploma in mineral extraction, or equivalent;
• Underground hard rock mining modular training certification or equivalent is required;
• Mining Engineering Plan Reading skills;
• Valid Approval Letter under the Explosives Regulations or equivalent document such as Explosives Permit, PAL or Nexus Card;
• Certification on other equipment in the production category will be an asset;
• Possess the physical requirements to perform the duties of the job;
• Possess a good work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team;
• 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.

Work Schedule

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