Metallurgical Co-op Student
INTRO
Location: Detour Lake Mine
Rotation: 14 days in / 14 days off
Closing Date: September 12, 2025
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Metallurgical Co-op Student, for a temporary 8-12 month contract, to join our Metallurgy team reporting to the Metallurgical Supervisors.
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.
The Metallurgical Co-op Student will have an opportunity to work alongside the metallurgical department and assist to support the Process Plant to ensure efficient and optimal plant performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist the metallurgical department with the analysis of plant data, recordkeeping and reports;
- Assist the metallurgical technician’s with testing and analysis of results including sampling, sizing, density check, pH monitoring and cyanide analysis;
- Assist with plant sampling, surveys, research and development;
- Promote a positive health, safety and environment culture and the Internal Responsibility System.
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate has:
- Student enrolled in a Metallurgical, Chemical, or Minining Engineering field;
- Experience working at a remote work site is an asset;
- Computer literate in excel and other basic software with the ability to learn a new system;
- Proven commitment to health, safety and the environment;
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
- Exceptional ability to work within a diverse team;
- Attention to detail.
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
- Travel Allowance
- Training and learning opportunities
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.