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 General Supervisor, Environmental, you will be part of the Environment Department. You will manage the planning, organization, supervision, and control of reclamation activities and studies related to the environmental field. Some projects will include: fish habitat offsetting plans, environmental site assessment (ESA), revegetation planning, landfarm & landfill closures, closure water quality monitoring program and other environmental monitoring programs. You will lead the project from the evaluation phase to the final selection of the restoration concept, its implementation and monitoring of performance. 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.
- Establish the objectives of the reclamation projects under their responsibility;
- Coordinating the development and amendment of rehabilitation design criteria in accordance with company and industry policies and standards;
- Developing and updating the budget & cost estimate of the reclamation projects;
- Building and updating schedule, monitoring tools and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each projects;
- Reporting these KPIs at the required frequency;
- Leading process of external work requests related to the projects (from the tender/Scope of Work document until the end of the execution of the work and follow up and reporting);
- Coordinating field programs with operations and consultants, ensuring programs are executed on time;
- Leading, in collaboration with the permitting group, preparation of permit applications necessary for reclamation activities;
- Participate to updating Closure Plans as required responding to site activities and develop research plans in order to close gaps in the closure plan to assist with future implementation;
- Updating the Closure Project Execution Plan, as related to environmental reclamation projects;
- Proactively get involved in mine operation activities to assess potential impact of changes (MOC) on the reclamation plan and costs;
- Act as an Agnico representative in discussions with government authorities and community members;
- Ensure proper document control of the activities under their responsibility;
- Comply at all times with health, safety and environmental policies and rules;
- Completion of various other projects assigned by the Environment General Supervisor as necessary.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field;
- 5+ years of experience in the mining industry with experience in mine closure & reclamation;
- Strong knowledge of mine reclamation concepts, methods and regulations in Canada with Arctic experience is considered an asset;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- AutoCAD and GIS experience are considered an asset;
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word, Project & PowerPoint.
Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.
Your Work Schedule
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Frequent visits to site on a 7/7 schedule will be required (once per month).
- 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.
