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 Superintendent, Environment, Health and Safety, you will be part of the Health & Safety 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.
- Provide leadership and oversight to the Health & Safety department, including emergency response teams, clinic personnel, and site security.
- Lead the development of a strong, proactive Health & Safety culture, inspiring teams to work safely and think safety-first every day.
- Champion a strategic, risk‑focused approach to safety—emphasizing critical controls, leading indicators, high‑quality investigations, and meaningful safety data to drive incident reduction.
- Foster a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors across the division.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing Health & Safety programs, systems, and procedures to elevate overall performance.
- Develop, implement, and monitor controls to ensure full compliance with the Nunavut Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to internal processes and clear action plans for implementation.
- Offer strong Health & Safety leadership, coaching, and guidance, empowering teams to take ownership of safety.
- Maintain and strengthen business continuity, crisis response, and emergency management plans and procedures.
- Ensure consistent execution of site safety inspections, including hazard analyses, safe work procedures, and clear reporting with actionable recommendations.
- Oversee thorough incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Play a key leadership role in the division’s risk management framework, helping anticipate, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field;
- 10+ years of Health & Safety experience (mining and underground experience preferred).
- Certificate in Occupational/Organizational Health & Safety and/or CRSP designation is considered an asset;
- Experience in accident/incident management;
- Strong ability to prioritize, lead teams, and manage multiple projects effectively;
- Good knowledge of industrial hygiene and experience with Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO, OHSA, TSM);
- Experience with workers’ compensation claims and emergency response (surface/underground) are considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Note that the official working language at our Hope Bay Project is English.
Your Work Schedule
- Schedule: 21 days of work, followed by 21 days for transportation and rest (7x7, 10x10, or 14x14 schedule is also a possibility);
- 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.
