YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:Reporting to the Optimization Superintendent, you will be part of the Process Plant Operations Department. You will be the Plant's optimization champion and value steward, integrating capital allocation, LOM and OPEX planning, operational performance, and decision excellence to ensure the plant consistently selects, governs, and realizes its highest-value opportunities. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Translates complex mill operations into corporate financial metrics (NPV, IRR) to drive value-based rather than technical-only decisions;
- Proven capability to challenge assumptions, break down silos, and build consensus among strong-willed Operations, Maintenance, Metallurgy, and Finance teams without direct authority;
- Strong framing and structuring skills for complex, ambiguous problems; comfort with probabilistic thinking, risk trade-offs, and an "Expected Value" mindset;
- Deep understanding of cost drivers, budgeting cycles, variance reporting, contract structures, and corporate capital governance frameworks;
- Ability to translate complex metallurgical, engineering, or financial data into clear, defensible business cases & compelling presentations for executive leadership;
- Strong foundational understanding of grinding, crushing, metallurgical recovery, and mill maintenance infrastructure to ensure optimization ideas are operationally grounded;
- Expert proficiency in creating "with vs. without" investment-grade financial models, sensitivity analyses, and cash flow projections;
- Proficiency or high adaptability with mining enterprise software such as XERAS, Oracle Hyperion, OneStream, or Anaplan;
- Capability to integrate ranges, scenario analyses, and probabilistic tools.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mining or Metallurgical) preferred, Business Administration, or Finance are acceptable if paired with mining experience;
- P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation, uniquely paired with a strong foundational background or practical experience in metallurgy;
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), or formal Asset Management/OpEx certifications are considered strong assets;
- Minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressive experience in in mining, mineral processing, or processing plants, or corporate capital/operations consulting;
- Demonstrated track record of leading or majorly contributing to multi-million dollar OPEX/CAPEX budgeting cycles ($20M asset portfolios);
- Documented history of initiating, evaluating, and delivering major business improvement, bottleneck removal, or cost optimization initiatives from concept to execution.
Your Work Schedule:
- Schedule: 4/3, 5/2 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;
- Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation 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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