Exploration Lead

Job title:

Exploration Lead

Company

Agnico Eagle Mines

Job description

Reporting to the Exploration General Supervisor, you will be part of the Exploration Department and work on all our exploration activities on the Kirkland Lake Project. You will play an important role in managing the Exploration team and programs, supervising and participating in drill hole planning, geological interpretation and 3D modelling, exploration target generation, core logging/sampling, contribute to overall geological knowledge, compliance with QA/QC protocols and prepare reports. 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.

• Work closely with senior management to plan and implement exploration programs;
• Manage exploration drill programs with 2 (or more) diamond drill rigs;
• Direct and document field studies, 3D-modeling and geological interpretation;
• Import assay results into databases and models. Ensure QA/QC protocols are respected;
• Create, validate and implement various operating procedures;
• Create Scope of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for upcoming programs, track invoices and contractor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, press release report, corporate presentation, and annual exploration reviews preparation;
• Participate in employee evaluations and facilitate training and mentoring;
• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their professional goals;
• Ensure the effective transfer of information between shifts;
• Ensure all Agnico Eagle’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies are always respected by all employees and contractors at all work sites;
• Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure the safe and efficient execution of planned exploration activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering;
• A minimum of 15 years of exploration experience;
• Significant experience in building and supervising teams;
• Background and knowledge of gold-related metallogeny, structural geology, geochemistry, and geophysics within Archean terrain is an asset;
• Must be a member of a Professional Association in a Canadian province or territory;
• Knowledge of Leapfrog Geo, DHLogger/Fusion and ArcGIS;
• Database management: SQL and/or python considered an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and to work in a team;
• Must have good organizational skills and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 8 days of work, followed by 6 days for transportation and rest;
• Accommodations are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle compensates for transportation to and from Dobie, Ontario;
• Relocation to a reasonable driving distance from Dobie, Ontario is required.

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Expected salary

Location

Dobie, ON

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:41:30 GMT

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