Underground Mine Supervisor

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Competitive
Nov 28, 2020
Dec 11, 2020
MEL00655
Permanent
Full Time
English
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 Mine General Supervisor, the Underground Mine Supervisor is responsible for the work performed by the mining team in terms of safety, efficiency, and the quality of the work performed. He/she will coordinate the team to ensure that the production targets are met as planned and in respect to the budget and the mine plan. 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.

  • Ensure that all practices and procedures are performed with respect to the defined regulations;
  • Ensure the health and safety of the mining team by verifying that weekly and monthly safety audits are performed (work cards, inspections, safety meetings, etc.) and that accurate reporting and investigating of accidents and incidents are thoroughly completed;
  • Ensure that mining employees have received proper training/accreditation for the jobs they perform and for the tools/equipment they operate;
  • Promote Agnico Eagle's environmental and sustainability policies, ensuring all federal and provincial legislative requirements are met;
  • Prepare the shift's lineup as required, ensuring the maximization of resources in an effort to achieve optimal performance and meet daily objectives safely;
  • Enforce the utilization of the work card and supervision formula principals during the course of every shift;
  • Lead the mining team in all safety and production-related matters and correctly record all relevant information and data;
  • Complete the timesheets, shift logs and reports accurately;
  • Ensure smooth communication and interaction within the technical and operations teams to assist in the planning and design so that goals are achieved;
  • Perform all other duties as requested by the management team.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • High school diploma; post-secondary studies in a field of study related to mining are an asset;
  • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a leadership position;
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the mining industry;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to plan and organize large scale operations;
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment and its challenges;
  • Hold or be eligible for Level 2 Supervisor Certification, as per the Mining Act;
  • Hold or be eligible for a valid first aid certificate;
  • Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook and computer skill to complete time entry;
  • 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 of the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val d'Or, Quebec.