Geological Technician - Meadowbank Gold Mine - 14 Days On, 14 Days Off - FIFO
Agnico Eagle Mines is seeking a temporary Open Pit Geology Technician for its Meadowbank Complex near Baker Lake, Nunavut. This fly-in fly-out position follows a 14/14 rotational schedule and includes chartered flights from the Kivalliq region, Mirabel, and Val-d'Or. The technician will support open pit and underground geology operations, manage sampling and ore zone delineation, and ensure QA/QC compliance in grade control practices while promoting safety and environmental standards.
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Responsibilities
The technician will assist with ore control and grade sampling in open pit and underground operations:
- Follow QA/QC procedures for production sampling and grade control.
- Assist with ore packet layout, grab sampling, and KPI tracking.
- Collect and manage geological samples from drill patterns and stockpiles.
- Guide shovel operators to minimize ore dilution during excavation.
- Install/retrieve Blast Movement Monitors (BMMs); use GPS in fieldwork.
- Conduct chip sampling, muck calls, and manage ore tracking databases.
- Update Deswik and other mapping/stockpile systems.
- Generate daily production reports and assist with lab submissions.
- Support drillers and enforce proper sampling techniques.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Geology Technician certificate or diploma.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in open pit mining.
- Valid driver's license (Class 5).
- Arctic work experience is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- English fluency required at Meadowbank Complex.
Perks and Benefits
This full-time temporary FIFO role offers the following benefits:
- 14/14 work rotation with paid travel days.
- Chartered flights from the Kivalliq region, Mirabel, or Val-d'Or.
- Free accommodations and meals at Meadowbank Complex.
- Hands-on fieldwork experience across open pit and underground operations.
Worksite/Project
Meadowbank Gold Mine
The Meadowbank Gold Mine, situated in the Kivalliq District of Nunavut, approximately 300 kilometers west of Hudson Bay, was Agnico Eagle's first Low Arctic mine. It achieved commercial production in 2010 and operated until 2019. The mine significantly contributed to the local economy, providing employment opportunities and supporting regional development. Post-2019, the Meadowbank Complex has been sustained by the Amaruq satellite deposit, which serves as a source of ore for the Meadowbank mill. This transition has extended the life of the operation, continuing its legacy in the region.
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Agnico Eagle Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is a Canadian-based senior gold producer, publicly traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the ticker AEM and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1957, the company is Canada's largest mining company and one of the largest gold producers in the world, with operating mines across Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico, and exploration activities in several additional regions. Agnico Eagle is principally engaged in the production and sale of gold, along with related exploration and mine development, and also produces silver, zinc, and copper as by-products. In Canada, its operations include the LaRonde, Canadian Malartic, and Goldex mines in Quebec, the Detour Lake and Macassa mines in Ontario, and the Meadowbank and Meliadine mines in Nunavut, several of which are remote, fly-in fly-out sites in the northern regions of the country. The company expanded significantly through its 2022 merger with Kirkland Lake Gold, which added the Detour Lake and Macassa mines, and it continues to advance a pipeline of development and exploration projects across its operating regions.
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