Environmental Monitor Job at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
If you thrive on success and team work in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career. Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request. Interested? We hope you are.
INTRO
Location: Detour Lake Mine
Rotation: 14 days in, followed by 14 days off
Closing Date: December 20, 2022
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.
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 THE OPPORTUNITY
Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Monitor to join our Environment and Sustainability team reporting to the Environmental Supervisor.
Detour Lake is the second largest gold producing mine in Canada with the largest gold reserves and substantial growth potential. The open pit mine is located in northeastern Ontario, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Timmins and 185 kilometres by road northeast of Cochrane, within the northernmost Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The mine is situated in the area of the historic Detour Lake open pit/underground mine operated by Placer Dome which produced 1.8 million ounces of gold from 1983 to 1999. The Detour Lake operation has a mine life of approximately 22 years with an average gold production of 659,000 ounces per year.
The Environmental Monitor will be responsible for day-to-day field sampling, data collection and other monitoring activities as part of the site environmental management system. This is primarily a field-based role with requirements for daily field activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct surface and groundwater sampling at various locations throughout the mine site
- Prepare laboratory bottle sets, chains of custody and associated shipping information
- Collect soil and air quality samples, and other environmental monitoring requirements as needed
- Maintain and calibrate various field meters and other instrumentation
- Operate various recreational vehicles to access field sample locations (snowmobile, argos, watercraft)
- Manage field sample supplies and associated equipment
- Conduct data entry for various field sampling programs
- Participate in management of site wildlife and assist in the delivery of wildlife awareness programs
- Promote site awareness of environmental requirements and conditions for operations
- Provide support and advice to employees and Business Partners at the Detour Lake Mine for environmental aspects for work plans
- Provide regular updates to the community in the form of a written end of shift report
- Attend community-based meetings as necessary
- Participate in site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate has:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalency
- College Diploma or other post-secondary education in an environmental or related discipline is an asset
- Valid Ontario’s Driver License
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition License is an asset
- Knowledge of wildlife management
- Basic knowledge of the MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of surveying techniques
- Knowledge of Health and Safety on industrial sites
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience operating field vehicles (pick-up and trailer, ATV, argo, snowmobile)
- Experience collecting field samples (water, air, soil, noise) is an asset
- Experience working outside in varying weather conditions
- Ability to complete tasks which are physically demanding
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:
- Competitive salary
- Relocation
- Travel Allowance
- Group benefits package
- Training and learning opportunities
Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.
Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.
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