Coreshack Helper (Fly-In Fly-Out)

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Job Description - Coreshack Helper (Fly-In Fly-Out) (MEL01334)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

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

The objective of Sanajiksanut is to increase Inuit workforce in all of AEM’s Nunavut operations by contributing to the development of skills and competencies of the Inuit population in the Kivalliq region. The Sanajiksanut Process is composed of 4 steps: Employment Information Session, Online Application, Pre-employment Training, and Employment. In completing these stages of the Sanajiksanut Process, applicants will better prepare themselves for future employment with AEM or one of its contractors.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Exploration Geology Coordinator, the Coreshack Helper is part of the Geology department and works in close collaboration with his/her team members, as well as members of the other departments. The Coreshack Helper ensures goals and objectives are attained, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s company culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

TASKS:

1. Participates in all activities at the coreshack surrounding diamond drill core management (opening, measuring, labelling, storing, delivering);
2. Proceeds with the diamond drill core sampling (cut with an electrical diamond rock saw and full core sampling);
3. Participates in the management of mucks, chips and blastholes samples;
4. Ensures that the coreshack is in good order and clean;
5. Ensures all equipment for core shack activities are in good order and in good quantities;
6. Participates in diamond drilling campaigns activities by performing inspection of drill sites, laying out trails to the drills and testing ice thickness when necessary;
7. Tracking of relevant information into a database.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience as Coreshack helper or equivalent experience is an asset;
2. Possess the physical requirements to perform the job (lifting between 50-75 pounds on a regular basis);
3. Possess a good work ethic, a positive attitude and ability to work in a team;
4. Willing to learn;
5. Ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written).
6. Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint is an asset.

Position reserved for Inuit candidates