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Technician, Water Management (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

On-site accommodations and meals provided at no cost
Charter flights to and from mine site
Travel expenses covered based on residence

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 Supervisor, Environment Water Management, you will be part of the Environment Department. You 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.

  • Provide support for hydrogeological and hydrological assessments, as well as water treatment processes, to ensure the effectiveness of the water management strategy and compliance with environmental standards.
  • Collect field data in remote locations and diverse environmental conditions on surface and underground.
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain hydrological and meteorological instrumentation.
  • Maintain databases related to groundwater monitoring, water balance tracking, and key water quality indicators.
  • Support the development of the site water balance model and hydrogeology model.
  • Assist in the preparation of documents including technical memos, management plans, external reporting documents, design packages, and as-built reports.
  • Support the geotechnical engineering team with field data collection, instrumentation maintenance, and inspections, to ensure consistent coverage of time-sensitive work on the opposite rotation of the Geotechnical Technician.
  • Work safely, effectively, independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and experience;
  • 0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a mining or industrial setting;
  • Experience with data acquisition, data management, and quality control monitoring;
  • Proficiency with GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Field Map;
  • Experience with modeling software such as GoldSim, Leapfrog, Deswik, or other related software is considered an asset;
  • Experience in the Arctic or permafrost environment is considered an asset.
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule

  • Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
  • Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

About Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Mining
5001-10,000

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.