Process Plant Operator - Meadowbank Gold Mine - 14 Days On, 14 Days Off - FIFO
Agnico Eagle Mines is hiring a Process Plant Relief Operator for its Meadowbank Complex near Baker Lake, Nunavut. This full-time fly-in fly-out position supports operations across all processing plant circuits, including grinding, gravity, crushing, CIL/carbon stripping, and more. The role involves working closely with multiple departments and stepping in for supervisory duties as needed. A 14/14 rotation is offered, with chartered flights from Kivalliq communities, Mirabel, and Val-d'Or, and full camp accommodations provided.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Relief Operator ensures the safe and efficient functioning of all plant circuits:
- Operate plant circuits including grinding, gravity, crushing, CIL, filtration, and more.
- Perform inspections to detect equipment issues or abnormalities.
- Conduct shift handovers and report key operational information.
- Step in as supervisor when required.
- Complete work-related reports and transaction logs.
- Assist with job hazard analysis and lockout procedures during shutdowns.
- Participate in risk assessments for new equipment and processes.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- High school diploma, technical, or professional diploma in mineral/metal processing.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a process plant operator.
- Familiarity with plant control systems and chemical safety practices.
- Mechanical knowledge and supervisory skills are assets.
- Strong English communication skills; passing SPEEXX test required.
Perks and Benefits
This full-time FIFO position includes the following benefits:
- 14/14 work rotation with charter flights provided.
- Flights from Kivalliq region, Mirabel, or Val-d'Or, Quebec.
- Free camp accommodations and meals on-site.
- Comprehensive experience across all process plant 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.
Meadowbank Gold MineEmployer Hiring
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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