Senior Water & Tailings Engineer

Kirkland Lake, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

SENIOR WATER & TAILINGS ENGINEER
MAC00286

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?



At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. 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.



ABOUT OUR OPERATION



Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.


Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First 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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:



Reporting to the Manager, Tailings, Water and Environment, you will be part of the Environmental Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.Develop and implement comprehensive water management and tailings storage strategies to support the operating mine site. Manage and monitor critical infrastructure to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Ensure all waste management activities adhere to local, national, and international environmental regulations and standards. Support the Environment and Sustainability Department(s) by collaborating with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to obtain necessary permits and approvals. Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams comprising engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and other professionals. Work alongside the mine site operations staff to provide support and leadership for day-to-day tasks. Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules, and oversee their execution to ensure timely and successful project completion. Manage contractor selection, procurement, and performance to achieve project objectives. Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies in water and tailings management. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members. Conduct research and analysis to solve complex technical challenges related to water and tailings engineering. Identify potential risks associated with water and tailings management and develop strategies to mitigate them. Participate in safety assessments, emergency response planning, and disaster recovery exercises related to water and tailings facilities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline. 5 to 8 years of related experience in engineering or a related field. Hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation. Consulting or operational mine site experience is considered an asset. Able to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: mine site water management, tailings storage, water dams, reclamation and closure planning for tailings facilities. Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Hydrologic, Geologic, Geotechnical, or any other related disciple of engineering. Knowledge of appropriate supporting software (Muk 3d, SWMM, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, etc.). Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.



Your Work Schedule:




Schedule: 4/3 (Monday to Thursday) schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

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Job

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Environment

Primary Location

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Ontario-Kirkland Lake

Organization

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Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule

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Full-time

Shift Schedule

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4/3

Employment Type Code

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Salaried

Posting End Date

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Sep 26, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

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  • Job Id
    JD2724230
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kirkland Lake, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
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