Job Description

SPECIALIST, GROUND CONTROL
HOP00081

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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Superintendent, Engineering, you will be part of the Mine Engineering Department. You will primarly provide expert guidance on ground control and rock mechanics for underground operations, ensuring geotechnical considerations are fully integrated into mine design and planning. Your focus is on maximizing productivity and ore recovery while maintaining the highest standards of safety and cost efficiency. 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 ground control readiness plans, including procedures, instrumentation and data collection systems, monitoring protocols, inspections and QA/QC standards, risk registers, FoG management strategies and training programs. Define ground support requirements for all underground excavations. Maintain the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and design standards. Oversee and coordinate technical studies on all aspects of rock mechanics, including numerical modeling, stability analysis and geotechnical risk assessments, ensuring quality and alignment with project objectives. Conduct routine inspections and issue reports highlighting non-compliance, with clear action items and priorities. Lead ground support QA/QC activities, including pull tests, job task observations and compliance checks for primary and secondary support installation. Collaborate with Agnico Eagle specialists from Technical Services, Project Development and other mine sites to share expertise and align on best practices. Coach and train Technical Services personnel to develop the skills necessary to independently manage ground control requirements at the mine site when required. Forecast and manage the consumption of all ground support materials and consumables.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering (or a closely related discipline); a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics is considered an asset; 7 years of experience in Ground Control / Rock Mechanics; Experience with permafrost environments (corrosion monitoring/management) and hydrogeology related to underground water inflows; Proven track record in project start-up and operational readiness; Member of a Canadian engineering association and eligible for NAPEG membership; Strong working knowledge of Deswik; Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

Hybrid Schedule: 7/7, 5/2, 5/2 (7 days of work at our Hope Bay Project, followed by 7 days of rest, 5 days of work followed by 2 days of rest, 5 days of work followed by 2 days of rest). During the 5/2 schedule, you will work from home or one of the Agnico Eagle offices. Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.


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Job

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Engineering

Primary Location

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Nunavut-Kitikmeot

Organization

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Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule

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Full-time

Shift Schedule

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Hybrid (Code = "18")

Employment Type Code

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Salaried

Posting End Date

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Nov 13, 2025, 10:59:00 PM