General Superintendent - Mining & Technical Services (Fly-In Fly-Out)

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Job Description - General Superintendent - Mining & Technical Services (Fly-In Fly-Out) (MEA01726)

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

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead and direct the Mining Operations and Technical Services groups including the following departments: Open Pit Mine Operation, Underground Mine Operation, Environment, Geology and Mine Engineering. 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.

• Oversee mining operations and technical departments to ensure good execution of activities in line with the Mine Plan and with the Budget;
• Establish communication routine with responsible department Superintendents and General Manager;
• Maintain relationships and communication channels with corporate technical advisors and directors;
• Participate in Collaboration Committee (CCM) meetings and support different initiatives through various steering committees;
• Support the General Manager in creating, updating and communicating the various division reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, GM presentations, etc.);
• Actively participate in establishing and following the division's yearly objectives and strategic planning;
• Elaborate and execute the strategic plans associated with the direct report portfolio including but not limited to:
• Diamond drilling program target prioritization, budgeting and execution;
• Mine life extension scenario generation and associated studies;
• Supporting technical studies to derisk and enhance cost structure;
• Strategic business improvement projects (technology adoption, continuous improvement);
• Permitting roadmap development and technical support;
• Closure studies and progressive reclamation efforts;
• Contractor management and procurement support.
• Develop and mentor direct reports, as well as ensuring development of the workers within responsible departments (IDP, LDP, etc.);
• Actively participate in the Mine Planning and Budget exercises;
• Actively follow production and financial metrics to ensure compliance and business efficiency;
• Act as a role model and ambassador embodying the values of the company and fostering engagement from the work teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent;
• More than 10 years of mining related experience with 5 years of management experience;
• Underground and Open Pit mining experience;
• Strong exposure to technical services and operations;
• Experience with budgeting and mine planning exercises;
• Exposure to permafrost and arctic conditions is an asset;
• Exposure to sub vertical narrow vein gold mining is an asset;

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 7 days of work, followed by 7 days for transportation and rest;
• 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.