Mine Planner - Meliadine Gold Mine - FIFO 14 Days with Camp
Agnico Eagle Mines is seeking a Planner - Open Pit to join the Engineering Department at its Meliadine Mine near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. This fly-in/fly-out position operates on a 14/14 rotation and includes full camp accommodations and charter flights from several locations including the Kivalliq region, Mirabel, and Val-d'Or. Reporting to the Supervisor - Engineering, the Planner will support production optimization and coordinate planning activities between Engineering, Geology, and Mine Operations. Responsibilities include weekly to yearly mine planning, pit design, field compliance inspections, and waste facility oversight. This role is essential for maintaining productivity and safety at one of Agnico Eagle's leading Arctic open pit operations.
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Responsibilities
The Open Pit Planner will support mine operations by developing and executing production plans, ensuring pit compliance, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Develop weekly, 3-month, and annual mine plans
- Design open pits according to plan and operational goals
- Manage and analyze open pit performance database
- Maintain and update mine and milling plans
- Conduct field inspections for plan compliance
- Oversee waste rock facility development
- Participate and lead monthly H&S meetings
- Review and approve drilling and blasting plans when needed
Requirements
Ideal candidates will bring strong mine planning experience and technical knowledge in open pit operations, preferably in remote or northern settings.
- Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mining engineering roles
- Experience in open pit mine planning required
- Member of a Canadian engineering association or eligible for NAPEG
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to health and safety
- Proficient in English (oral and written)
Perks and Benefits
This role offers rotational FIFO work, excellent accommodations, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in Canada's North.
- 14/14 fly-in/fly-out rotation
- Charter flights from Kivalliq, Mirabel, and Val-d'Or
- Camp accommodations and meals at no cost
- Travel expenses covered depending on Canadian residence
- Contribute to mine planning and operational efficiency at a major open pit gold mine
Worksite/Project
Meliadine Gold Mine
Located approximately 25 kilometers north of Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, Canada, the Meliadine Gold Mine is a significant operation owned by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. Since achieving commercial production in May 2019, the mine has been a major contributor to Canada's gold output. In 2024, Meliadine is projected to reach a milestone of producing two million ounces of gold, underscoring its importance in the mining sector. The mine employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with around 700 personnel on-site at any given time, making it a significant employer in the region. Agnico Eagle has been exploring potential expansions to extend the mine's life and increase annual production, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and community engagement.
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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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