Top Benefits
About the role
LEAD LONGHOLE ENGINEER
MAC00242
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
Want to learn more about the Macassa Mine? Click here!
Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:
You will be reporting to Mine Superintendent, and you will be part of the Mine Planning Department. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Work within Mine Planning Department utilizing Deswik Software (CAD, IS, UGDB etc)
- Supervising a team of Drill & Blast Planners / Engineers and overseeing the stope design process and subsequent drill and blast plans to maximize recovery and minimise dilution
- Review and approve mine planning outputs such as stope designs, blast instructions, backfill layouts, service hole designs and drill packages
- Working with internal & external teams to innovate and improve drill & blast practices
- Exploring new ways to increase drill and blast productivity
- Undertake stope performance assessments for each stope and back analyse to ensure continuous improvement in drilling and blasting plans, designs and controls
- Regular underground visits and inspections
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
- Working knowledge of mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, AutoCAD, Amine etc.)
- Continuous improvement abilities
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Your Work Schedule:
- Schedule: 4 days of work, followed by 3 days off from Tuesday to Friday, at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.
#LI-CE1
Job**:**
Engineering
Primary Location**:**
Ontario-Kirkland Lake
Organization**:**
Agnico Eagle Mines
Schedule**:**
Full-time
Shift Schedule**:**
5/2-4/3
Employment Type Code**:**
Salaried
Posting End Date**:**
Jul 25, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
LEAD LONGHOLE ENGINEER
MAC00242
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
Want to learn more about the Macassa Mine? Click here!
Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:
You will be reporting to Mine Superintendent, and you will be part of the Mine Planning Department. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Work within Mine Planning Department utilizing Deswik Software (CAD, IS, UGDB etc)
- Supervising a team of Drill & Blast Planners / Engineers and overseeing the stope design process and subsequent drill and blast plans to maximize recovery and minimise dilution
- Review and approve mine planning outputs such as stope designs, blast instructions, backfill layouts, service hole designs and drill packages
- Working with internal & external teams to innovate and improve drill & blast practices
- Exploring new ways to increase drill and blast productivity
- Undertake stope performance assessments for each stope and back analyse to ensure continuous improvement in drilling and blasting plans, designs and controls
- Regular underground visits and inspections
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
- Working knowledge of mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, AutoCAD, Amine etc.)
- Continuous improvement abilities
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Your Work Schedule:
- Schedule: 4 days of work, followed by 3 days off from Tuesday to Friday, at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.
#LI-CE1
Job**:**
Engineering
Primary Location**:**
Ontario-Kirkland Lake
Organization**:**
Agnico Eagle Mines
Schedule**:**
Full-time
Shift Schedule**:**
5/2-4/3
Employment Type Code**:**
Salaried
Posting End Date**:**
Jul 25, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
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.