Corporate Director, Infrastructure

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

$130K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
  • 15 years of experience in infrastructure asset management and project development, preferably in mining.
  • Strong financial acumen and adept at calculations for operational evaluations.
  • Collaborative approach to leveraging Technical Corporate Team expertise.
  • Commitment to safety and environmental standards, legislation, and company codes.
  • Ability to build consensus and work effectively in teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and governance for global mining infrastructure assets.
  • Review operations and project workplans for consistency in methodology and risk assessment.
  • Produce technical review reports and CAPEX assessments during LOM/ELOM cycles.
  • Develop medium and long-term strategic infrastructure plans and benchmark against industry standards.
  • Ensure implementation of best practices in infrastructure management across all projects.
  • Provide expert input on infrastructure designs and project execution strategies.
  • Support operations in resolving infrastructure-related challenges with technical solutions.
  • Participate in key project evaluations focusing on infrastructure components.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work-life balance including flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
  • Travel opportunities for site visits.
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the VP, Operational Sustainability, the Corporate Director, Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and governance across all existing and developing assets within the company's global mining portfolio. This role ensures that major decisions related to infrastructure design, costing, and execution are grounded in sound methodology, robust risk assessment, and long-term value creation.

The Corporate Director reviews the workplans proposed by operations, project teams, and external partners-ensuring that methodologies are applied consistently, risks and opportunities are fully understood, and estimates are realistic and adequate.

  • Provides technical and financial reviews during scenarios, LOM, and ELOM processes to identify risks, opportunities, and alignment with corporate strategy.


  • Produces infrastructure-related technical review reports, including CAPEX assessments, as part of the LOM/ELOM cycles.


  • Contributes to the development of medium and long-term strategic plans for infrastructure maintenance, renewal, and improvement, including benchmarking against industry best practices.


  • Ensures consistent implementation of infrastructure management best practices across all operations and projects.


  • Provides expert input and approval on infrastructure designs, execution strategies, and development plans for upcoming projects.


  • Supports operations in resolving infrastructure-related challenges, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with corporate standards.


  • Occasionally participates in project evaluations at key review stages, including go/no-go decisions, with a focus on infrastructure components across mining, processing, and environmental domains.


  • Collaborate with site teams, technical services, and project/construction groups to ensure cost estimates are realistic, well-supported, and based on appropriate methodologies.


  • Promotes continuous improvement in estimating, risk management, and project controls processes related to infrastructure assets.


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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.


  • 15 years of experience in infrastructure asset management and project development, preferably within the mining sector.


  • Agility with financial concept and calculations such as required by various operations and studies levels evaluations.


  • Ability to leverage off Technical Corporate Team expertise.


  • Committed to the highest safety and environmental standards and the application of relevant legislation, codes and company standards.


  • Consensus builder and team worker.


  • Leadership qualities.


  • Very good communication skills.


Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from our Head Office in Toronto, ON. Occasional visits to site may also be required.

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