Shaft Miner

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

Location: Upper Beaver, Kirkland Lake, ON

Rotation: 7/7 or 14/14

This role is not a Camp Based opportunity.

 

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, 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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Upper Beaver Site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Shaft Miner to join our Shaft team. 

Agnico Eagle Mines' Upper Beaver Gold Project is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaver house First Nation, Matachewan First Nation and Timiskaming First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, Members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Upper Beaver Gold Project 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. 

Reporting to the Shaft Supervisor, you will be an integral part of the Shaft Sinking Department, supporting the Upper Beaver Gold project. Your role will involve ensuring that all goals and objectives are met while upholding Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and environmental standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Follow the daily planning done by the shaft Leader.
  • Operate shaft jumbo.
  • Operate vertical mucker (VSM)
  • Inspect and maintain Galloway and Equipping Deck.
  • Lower concrete form and pour concrete lining in the shaft.
  • Install services, steel sets, guides, and ventilation in the shaft.
  • Excavate shaft stations with conventional equipment, Jack legs, Stoppers, Crawler.
  • Operate and apply shotcrete in the shaft stations.
  • Reads and interprets construction drawings.
  • Ensures that the work areas, equipment, and work practices comply with the regulatory codes, statutes, and company requirements.
  • Communication-listen to and communicate with other, keep accurate records on 5 point card, aligning with daily tasks
  • Liaises effectively with colleagues and managers regarding various work situations and the activities within the department.
  • All other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Shaft Sinking experience required, minimum 4 years.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma required.
  • Ontario common core
  • Teamwork and self-starting work ethic

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
  • Group benefits package
  • 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.