Engineer, Open Pit Strategic Planning

Agnico Eagle Mines

• $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering
  • 4 years of Underground and Open Pit mine planning experience
  • Experience in mineral resource estimation or mine footprint design
  • Canadian Professional Engineer designation or eligible for NAPEG
  • Familiarity with Deswik software is advantageous
  • Experience in multicultural environments
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of mine planning scenarios and budgets
  • Collaborate with Tactical Planning for Monthly Mining Analysis
  • Ensure stockpile and waste balance for accurate mine planning
  • Assist in cut-off grade calculations and reserves estimation
  • Support mine design efforts tailored to project needs
  • Engage in special projects for Engineering or Mining departments
  • Promote health and safety during departmental meetings

Benefits

  • Work schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off with occasional travel
  • Free accommodations and meals provided at the site
  • Charter flights covered to and from the mine site
  • Reimbursement for other travel expenses based on location of residence
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Planning, 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.

  • Lead the development of Scenario, Budget, and Enhanced life of mine planning exercises to support strategic objectives;


  • Collaborate with Tactical Planning team in the preparation and presentation of Monthly Mining Analysis (MMA);


  • Stockpile or Waste balances to support mine planning deliverables;


  • Support with Cut-off grade calculation and mineral reserve / mineral resource estimation;


  • Support mine design activities across operational areas, with scope determined by project and departmental needs;


  • Special projects according to the needs of the Engineering or Mine Departments;


  • Promote Health and Safety by participating in the monthly Departmental H&S meeting when at site;


  • Tactical Planning coverage as needed by the department.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering;


  • 4 years of Underground and Open Pit mine planning experience;


  • Mineral resource estimation and/or mine footprint design experience;


  • Canadian Professional Engineer designation and/or eligible for NAPEG license;


  • Experience working with Deswik is an asset;


  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;


  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;


  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 5 days of work, followed by 2 days for rest with occasional travel to site required;


  • 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.

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