Job Description
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.
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.
The Support and Development Center provide services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and / or international mining operations in a variety of areas, including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).
Reporting to the Geotechnical Advisor, you will be part of the Geotechnical department and the Technical Experts Group. As a Rock Mechanics Advisor, you will provide technical support to Agnico Eagle’s ongoing mining studies and mining operations. You will ensure that objectives are met while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, the health and safety code of conduct and the environment.
You will be part of the geotechnical management team responsible for guiding the geotechnical team and external consultants in the design of ground support systems, stope dimensions, pit wall slopes, and other geotechnical elements for mining studies. This role is critical in proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating geotechnical risks to ensure project success. You will collaborate with other technical specialists in disciplines such as geology, hydrology, mining, metallurgy, infrastructure, and environment.
In supporting mining operations, you will not only provide technical expertise but will also play a mentoring role. A key objective of this position is to support the development and training of the next generation of rock mechanics engineers.
University degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering;
Postgraduate degree specializing in Rock Mechanics Engineering is recommended;
Member in good standing of a Canadian professional engineering association;
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the following areas:
Rock mass characterization and domain definition;
Design and analysis of underground excavations and open-pit slopes;
Ground control and geotechnical experience in both underground and surface mining operations;
Planning and management of rock mechanics and ground control projects;
Identification, management, and mitigation of geotechnical risks related to seismicity;
More than 10 years of experience supervising and mentoring engineers and technicians;
A combination of mining operations and consulting experience is preferred;
Experience in both underground and open-pit environments is an asset;
Advanced experience in numerical modelling, hydrogeology, structural geology, or soil mechanics is considered an asset;
Knowledge of specialized software (Deswik, LeapFrog, AutoCAD, FLAC3D, MAP3D, etc.);
Fluency in French is required;
Ability to work in English and/or Spanish is considered an asset.
Your Work Schedule
Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
Workplace: Possibility to work in one of AEM's offices closer to your residence in Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Mirabel, Sudbury or Toronto. There is a possibility to have a hybrid work schedule, working some days from an AEM office and some days in telecommuting.