Counselor, Emergency Measures

Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Baker Lake, NU

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Full-time
11 days ago

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
English
Microsoft Office

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Counselor, Emergency MeasuresMEA02014 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 Health and Safety General Supervisor, you will be part of the Health and Safety Department and collaborate with other departments of the mine. You will play an important role in ensuring good health and safety practices, covering the ERT responsibilities in terms of government compliance, departmental inspections, Health and Safety training and monitoring as well as contributing to the development and promotion of policies and procedures. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health and Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

Responsible for Emergency Response Team activities on site for both U/G and Surface emergencies - personnel selection, training, yearly mock scenarios, Mine Rescue competitions, emergency response, Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Crisis Management Plan;

Plan training sessions, ensures adequate number of properly trained emergency response team members;

Prepare adequate documentation to comply with the different government rules and ensures documentation is compliant to government regulations;

Work closely with the Health Care Providers;

Ensure that the emergency response system is functioning as outlined in the ERP;

Be an active participant in the cyanide transportation organizing committee;

Perform periodic site inspections / audits with respect to fire detection and suppression systems;

Ensure that our Emergency Response Plan and Crisis Management Plans are updated as necessary and that all stakeholders know and understand their roles and responsibilities as it applies to these plans;

Plan, lead and organize the annual ERP mock scenarios;

Review and report on the mock scenarios that have occurred;

Proceed with a monthly compliance assessment as well as perform a site wide yearly fire risk assessment;

Work closely with Mutual Aid Partners to enhance rescue and response capabilities for site and the community;

Ensure criteria are met for all responders to remain active;

Ensure all emergency response equipment is maintained according to manufacturers and regulatory requirements;

Ensure that Emergency response / mine rescue premiums are documented and sent into payroll for processing;

Ensure that Emergency Response Team - time sheets are documented in a timely manner and sent in for approval and payment;

Contribute to the yearly budgeting process.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

WSCC certification for surface and underground mine rescue;

5-6 years of experience in a similar role;

Self-motivated/have a positive attitude;

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of efficient mining practices, procedures and regulations for both underground and surface operations;

Experience working in a multicultural environment;

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;

Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on the SPEEXX English language assessment;

Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days off and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec.

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.

Job

: Health & Safety

Primary Location

: Nunavut-Baker Lake

Organization

: Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 14/14

Employment Type Code: Salaried

Posting End Date

: Jun 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

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