Mechanic Helper

INTRO

Location: Detour Lake Mine 

Rotation: 14 days in/14 days off 

Closing Date: July 30, 2025

 

If you thrive on success and team work in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career.

Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic Helper to join our Mobile Maintenance team reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor.  

 

Detour Lake is the largest gold producing mine in Canada with the largest gold reserves and substantial growth potential. The open pit mine is located in northeastern Ontario, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Timmins and 185 kilometres by road northeast of Cochrane, within the northernmost Abitibi Greenstone Belt.The mine is situated in the area of the historic Detour Lake open pit/underground mine operated by Placer Dome which produced 1.8 million ounces of gold from 1983 to 1999. The Detour Lake operation has a mine life of approximately 22 years with an average gold production of 659,000 ounces per year.

 

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanic Helper will be responsible for assisting in the proper maintenance and repair, as well as performing preventative maintenance and operational safety inspections on all applicable equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist technicians in all shop/field requirements as directed;
  • Ensure all instruments, tools and work areas are maintained in an appropriate manner;
  • Handle various instruments and tools, assisting in maintaining all applicable shop equipment;
  • Assist in performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all mining equipment within the mobile shop and field;
  • Cleaning maintenance equipment and work places as directed;
  • Monitor and maintain records of inventory and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has:

 

  • Grade 12 Diploma or GED;
  • Previous educate or experience in Heavy Duty Techniques program preferred;
  • Mechanically inclined and the aptitude and willingness to learn;
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
  • Computer experience considered an assist;
  • Physically fit with the ability/capabilities of lifting fifty pounds (50lbs);
  • Proven commitment to safety, health and environmental best practices;
  • Experience in cross cultural teams is considered an asset.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:

 

  • Competitive salary
  • Relocation
  • Travel Allowance
  • Group benefits package
  • Training and learning opportunities
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.