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Surface Utility Operator 4

INTRO

Location: Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON

Rotation: 7/7 Schedule, 12 hour shifts

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, 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.

 

MACASSA MINE

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and Matachewan 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 Macassa 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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Macassa Mine, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Surface Utility Operator 4 to join our Surface Operations team.
 

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 surface operations encompass the civil operation requirements for the Mine. It is not limited to but includes, operate the backfill plant to produce paste for underground operations and QA/QC on paste strengths, cement truck driving, small equipment operation (skidsteer, forklift etc.) as well as general labourer tasks including seasonal construction and preparation (winterisation) to ensure the site surface activities support and anticipate the needs of the Mine site operations..

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Perform role consistent with the Health & Safety Training Classification Guideline Surface Operations

  • Safely operate small equipment, and cement trucks in support of site services operations.

  • General Labour activities including shovelling snow, spreading sand, grass cutting, brushing etc.

  • Borehole operation

  • QA/QC of borehole operations

  • Housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and clear working environment for all.

  • Working as a team player as well as individually.

  • Communicate effectively

  • Support the smooth running of the mine, appreciating that is our role.

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Computer skills and ability to learn new programs

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are essential.

  • Valid and clean G class License (Minimum).

  • High level of motivation.

  • Honest and confidential.

  • Pro-active, self-starter capable of working in a small team of professional operators.

  • Organized and neat record keeping

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  
  • Group Benefit 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. 

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