Geology Co-op Student
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. Interested? We hope you are.
INTRO
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.
WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
Location: Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON
Rotation: 7/7 (7 days on, 7 days off)
This role is not a Camp Based opportunity.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Based at the Macassa Mine Site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Geology Co-op Student to join our Production Geology team for a 1-year contract.
The Macassa Mine is a high-grade gold producer, with grade improving at depth, and a key valuation driver for Agnico Eagle. Located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the Macassa Mine remains one of the highest gold grade mines in the world. Macassa commenced operations in 2002, and with the discovery of the South Mine Complex has been able to increase its level of production significantly over the past five years. The mine is located in an area with well-developed infrastructure, including a provincial highway, a railway system and a private airport. High-grade ore is processed at the Macassa Mill, which currently has available capacity and is located in close proximity to the mine.
The Geology Co-op Student will be responsible to provide geological support to the Production team, which will focus on logging drill holes using current software.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and Responsibilities of a Geology Co-op Student include:
• Assist in assuring the quality control and quality assurance of samples
• Monitor and evaluate geological and assay data quality
• Ensure geological data is collected to specified standards and QA/QC protocol is followed and drill logs are error free and validated
• Complete field visits to drill sites to check drill site locations both on surface and underground and ensure drill and exploration programs are conducted to high standards and samples are collected and transported to the assay lab efficiently
• Direct and coordinate employees assigned with consistent Company policies, procedures and standards
• Aid in completing weekly KPI’s, including assigned drill hole tracking and core logging related tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate has:
- Working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related Earth Science program
- Experience using and/or interpreting various types of geological data and previous experience with mining/exploration geological software applications is an asset
- Strong computer and data management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High safety standard
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, computer use, keyboard skills
- Lifting, up to 20 kg ground to waist height occasionally, carry equipment distances for measuring purposes
- Occasional push pull
- Daily standing, walking over uneven ground
- Daily in awkward positions – squatting, kneeling, bent over
- Environment conditions can be hot, cold, humid, wet, dusty
- Lighting is restricted, may be excessive noise, underground airflow is artificial
- Ground conditions may be wet, muddy, slippery, sloped inclines, loose rocks and obstacles on the ground
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 package and on-the-job perks, including:
- Competitive salary
- 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.
Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.