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Senior Drill & Blast Engineer

Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Cochrane, ON

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Full-time
3 days ago

Skills

Power BI
Engineering
Bachelor's
Mining Engineering
Leadership
Communication skills

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Senior Drill & Blast EngineerDET00539 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.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

Want to learn more about Detour Lake Mine? Click here!

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, you will be part of the Engineering Department. You will be leading a team of drill & blast engineers as well as technicians in delivering pattern design, blast timing, drill planning, QAQC, and blast optimsation. You will work cross-departmentally with operations, maintenance, process plant and other functions to ensure the plan is communicated and executed effectively. 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.

Ensure compliance with HSSE policies, standards and procedures, ensuring team members are fully trained and able to perform their duties safely;

Develop and support the execution of strategic monthly and quarterly drills plans and designs;

Work in collaboration with all site functions to determine plan, input parameters and assumptions, ensuring all design work (pit slopes, dumps, stockpiles, roads, drill and blast) comply to AE standards and legislative requirements;

Lead QAQC and blast optimsation initiative to increase mine production efficiencies and drive cost effective operational improvements;

Liaise with mine operations to ensure practicality of designs; visit project and operation areas to ascertain designs and plans are properly implemented and manage any changes;

Design and execute void collapse blasting strategies for historic underground workings within the Detour pit, ensuring safe, controlled ground conditions;

Lead void management for historic underground workings, including planning and executing cavity monitoring surveys, drilling probe holes, and interpreting legacy underground designs to support safe and efficient pit operations;

Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and coordinate staff assignments and workloads;

Lead positive changes to ensure systems, planning and processes are aligned with internal metrics and deliverables, including the identification of business improvement opportunities;

Contribute to the development of mine engineering procedures related to safety, costs, production, maintenance and budgeting.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Minimum 8 years of mine engineering experience, with at least 5 years in open-pit drill & blast roles at large-scale hard rock operations (preferably at operations exceeding 150,000 tonnes per day of total material movement);

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent, with eligibility for P.Eng registration in Ontario or other Canadian jurisdiction;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and work collaboratively across functions;

Experience with drill fleet management systems (e.g., Surface Manager) and operational reporting tools (e.g. PowerBI) is considered a strong asset;

Produce Drill & Blast designs for mine operations including hole layout, explosive loading instructions, stemming/decking requirements, and blast timing;

Mentor other engineers and technicians on industry standard best practices for drill and blast designs;

High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance in plan execution;

Strong ability to assess operational constraints and translate them into practical, optimized designs and plans that enhance efficiency and cost control;

Demonstrated success in preparing and executing monthly and quarterly mine plans and coordinating cross-departmental alignment;

Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik, Alastri) and in interpreting and using geological, survey, and geotechnical data for practical design and scheduling.

Your Work Schedule:

7/7 or 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake mine site;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.

Minimum Salary : $122,000CAD Maximum Salary : $161,000CAD

Job

: Technical Services

Primary Location

: Ontario-Cochrane

Organization

: Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 7/7

Employment Type Code: Salaried

Posting End Date

: Jun 29, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

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