Electrical Technician - Detour Lake Gold Mine - FIFO - 7/7 Rotations
Agnico Eagle Mines is seeking an Electrical Technologist to join the Infrastructure Department at the Detour Lake Mine in Cochrane, Ontario. This full-time salaried position operates on a 7/7 rotation and includes fly-in/fly-out transportation and full camp accommodations with meals. The successful candidate will support power distribution and system integration tasks, ensure engineering standards are maintained, and assist in the design, review, and implementation of electrical components across site projects. Detour Lake Mine is located on the traditional lands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation.
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Responsibilities
The Electrical Technologist will play a critical role in supporting power distribution and integration projects at the Detour Lake Mine.
- Design, review, and maintain control drawings including PLC, protection relay, BAS, P&ID, SLD, and BOM.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards during the design phase.
- Provide technical electrical support to Capital Projects.
- Develop electrical scope of work (SOW).
- Review and comment on Issued for Review (IFR) drawings.
- Plan and schedule work for electrical construction teams.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess technical expertise and adaptability to thrive in a remote mining environment.
- Technical Diploma or Engineering Degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of system integration and electrical distribution systems.
- Experience with protection and control, MCC, VFDs (ABB series), and PLC systems.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Experience in remote mine sites is an asset.
Perks and Benefits
Agnico Eagle provides comprehensive benefits for fly-in/fly-out workers at Detour Lake Mine.
- 7/7 rotational schedule with work-life balance.
- Fly-in/fly-out transportation provided.
- Accommodations and meals included at no cost.
- Travel expenses covered based on employee location in Canada.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Worksite/Project
Detour Lake Gold Mine
Detour Lake Gold Mine, located in northeastern Ontario’s Abitibi greenstone belt, is Canada’s largest open-pit gold mining operation. Operated by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, the site uses conventional truck-and-shovel methods to extract ore from a massive, multi-phase pit. The mine includes a fully integrated processing plant, tailings management system, and on-site power infrastructure. With significant reserves and a long production horizon, Detour Lake is a key asset in Agnico Eagle’s Canadian portfolio. Ongoing exploration aims to expand resources both laterally and at depth, including plans for underground development. Originally developed in the 1980s and reopened in 2013, the site now stands as a leader in Canadian gold production, combining scale, operational consistency, and strategic location within Ontario’s mining corridor.
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Agnico Eagle Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is a leading Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. With operations across Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut, Agnico Eagle is one of the largest gold producers in the country and a key employer in Canada’s mining sector. In Ontario, Agnico Eagle operates the Detour Lake Mine—Canada’s largest gold-producing mine—and the Macassa Mine, known for its high-grade underground production. In Quebec, it leads operations at the LaRonde Complex and the Canadian Malartic Complex, including the Odyssey underground project. In Nunavut, Agnico Eagle runs the Meliadine Mine and the Meadowbank Complex, offering fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) jobs and training opportunities for local and Inuit workers. With more than 17,000 employees globally, Agnico Eagle provides stable mining careers in engineering, heavy equipment operation, mill and maintenance roles, and environmental sciences. The company is also a leader in automation and digital transformation, using underground LTE networks, real-time monitoring, and AI-enabled systems to enhance productivity and safety. Agnico Eagle’s commitment to sustainability, community investment, and high-quality ore production makes it one of Canada’s most respected mining companies.
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