Assistant Exploration Coordinator
About the role
WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
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.
About Our Operation
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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Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Exploration Coordinator, the Assistant Exploration Coordinator is part of the Exploration team and works on all exploration activities. The incumbent will play an important role in the Exploration team, assisting with supervision and participating in drill hole planning, geological interpretation and 3D modelling, exploration target generation, QA/QC of core logs and sampling, update and assist in database management, ensure compliance with QA/QC protocols and prepare reports. Ensure that objectives are met in accordance with Agnico Eagle’s culture, health & safety and environment standards.
Assist with the planning and supervision of diamond drilling programs. Assist with the supervision of the logging staff, technicians and core shack staff. Work collaboratively and respectfully with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Ensure that all Agnico Eagle’s health & safety and environmental policies are always respected by all employees and contractors. Manage and organize exploration data, update databases and maintain accurate records. Participate in the geological interpretation and in the 3D modelling. Import assay results into databases and models. Conduct QA/QC on drill logs and sampling. Ensure that QA/QC protocols are respected. Daily follow-up, supervision of contractors and invoice validation. Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly and press release report preparation. Contribute to the development of exploration strategies and target generation. Ensure the effective transfer of information between shifts.
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering. Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in surface and/or underground exploration. Must be a member in good standing of a Professional Geologist Association in a Canadian province or territory, or be eligible for, and working towards becoming a professional in a Canadian province or territory. Working knowledge of Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Datamine, DHLogger /Fusion, and MSOffice software, including MS Access. Knowledge of SQL and VBA considered an asset. Strong computer and data management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team, and autonomously, well organized. Strong commitment to health & safety and the environment. Experience with exploration drilling programs, including drill planning and supervision. Experience with managing contractors and overseeing field operations. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written). Experience working in an arctic climate, and in a multicultural environment is an asset. Knowledge of gold-related metallogeny, structural geology, geochemistry, and geophysics are an asset. Working Location: Nunavut, Meliadine and Meadowbank, Nunavut 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;
About Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its mines are located in Canada, Finland, Mexico, and Australia, with exploration activities in each of these countries as well as in the United States and Sweden. The Company and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.
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Assistant Exploration Coordinator
About the role
WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
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.
About Our Operation
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.
Want to learn more about our Exploration sites? Click here!
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Exploration Coordinator, the Assistant Exploration Coordinator is part of the Exploration team and works on all exploration activities. The incumbent will play an important role in the Exploration team, assisting with supervision and participating in drill hole planning, geological interpretation and 3D modelling, exploration target generation, QA/QC of core logs and sampling, update and assist in database management, ensure compliance with QA/QC protocols and prepare reports. Ensure that objectives are met in accordance with Agnico Eagle’s culture, health & safety and environment standards.
Assist with the planning and supervision of diamond drilling programs. Assist with the supervision of the logging staff, technicians and core shack staff. Work collaboratively and respectfully with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Ensure that all Agnico Eagle’s health & safety and environmental policies are always respected by all employees and contractors. Manage and organize exploration data, update databases and maintain accurate records. Participate in the geological interpretation and in the 3D modelling. Import assay results into databases and models. Conduct QA/QC on drill logs and sampling. Ensure that QA/QC protocols are respected. Daily follow-up, supervision of contractors and invoice validation. Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly and press release report preparation. Contribute to the development of exploration strategies and target generation. Ensure the effective transfer of information between shifts.
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering. Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in surface and/or underground exploration. Must be a member in good standing of a Professional Geologist Association in a Canadian province or territory, or be eligible for, and working towards becoming a professional in a Canadian province or territory. Working knowledge of Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Datamine, DHLogger /Fusion, and MSOffice software, including MS Access. Knowledge of SQL and VBA considered an asset. Strong computer and data management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team, and autonomously, well organized. Strong commitment to health & safety and the environment. Experience with exploration drilling programs, including drill planning and supervision. Experience with managing contractors and overseeing field operations. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written). Experience working in an arctic climate, and in a multicultural environment is an asset. Knowledge of gold-related metallogeny, structural geology, geochemistry, and geophysics are an asset. Working Location: Nunavut, Meliadine and Meadowbank, Nunavut 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;
About Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its mines are located in Canada, Finland, Mexico, and Australia, with exploration activities in each of these countries as well as in the United States and Sweden. The Company and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.