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Ventilation General Supervisor

Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

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.

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.

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Your Next Challenge Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services, you will be part of the Engineering Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Primary responsibility in the area of mine ventilation (ensuring compliance and overseeing ventilation techs);
  • Provide coaching and technical support for the ventilation department;
  • Monitoring airflow, air quality, and temperature measurements and creating weekly reports;
  • Performing audits on auxiliary ventilation installation quality and recommending improvements;
  • Ensuring compliance with ventilation related regulatory requirements;
  • Designing auxiliary ventilation circuits;
  • Maintain an up-to-date Ventsim model of the mine;
  • Determining diesel equipment allowances;
  • Coordinating Silica and DMP testing;
  • Reviewing methane testing;
  • Creating and maintaining ventilation and U/G emergency related drawings;
  • Follow ups on ventilation related events;
  • Any training within or outside department (within mine), as required;
  • Provide constant coaching and support to ventilation group;
  • Constant communication with all other departments with underground exposure to ensure all safety protocols are followed and understood in relation to ventilation;
  • Maintain communication of plans/strategies with Manager Technical Services and Superintendent Mine Planning.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Mining Engineering Degree, Mining Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma;
  • P.Eng Designation with a minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience with underground mining and ventilation;
  • Ability to work independently and lead the ventilation team;
  • Proficiency with Ventsim, Deswik, AutoCad, and Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule Schedule: 4/3 (Monday to Thursday) schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

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.