Supervisor, Assay Lab

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.

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Reporting to the Chief Assayer, you will be part of the Process Plant Department. You will ensure the good practices of the team in terms of sample organizing, processing and data recording, as well as playing an important role in the results measuring and interpreting and ensuring the compliance with the rules and regulations that are specific to assaying. 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.

Assume leadership responsibility for the Assay lab in absence of the Chief Assayer;

Analyzes the Process Plant and Metallurgy Laboratory requirements conjointly with the Chief Assayer;

Communicates with Geology regarding priorities and analyzes the requirements conjointly with the Chief Assayer;

Organizes an efficient workflow through the sample preparation process based on established priorities;

Analyzes and determines where the QA/QC will be done;

Review unsatisfactory results and determines course of actions;

Plans, organizes, and where needed, performs the preventive maintenance to be done by assay lab personnel;

Reviews the preventive maintenance sequence and schedule to be done by non assay lab personnel conjointly with the Chief assayer and concerned departments;

Analyses the training needs for the Assay Lab sector;

Does the data collection and preparation of the policies/procedures to be approved;

Organizes the cost management of the Assay Lab;

Analyzes the requests and needs for schedule and vacation arrangements;

Analyzes and provides information on the best Assay Lab practices;

Organizes and leads; safety meetings, toolbox meetings, and monthly inspections.

Degree/Diploma in a science discipline (analytical chemistry would be an asset); and/or proven relevant experience;

Minimum of 5 years of experience in assay laboratory field;

Proven supervisory experience in assay lab setting;

Mining experience is an asset;

Thrive in a multicultural environment;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;

LIMS experience (or other Laboratory management system) will be considered an asset;

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 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.