First seen by our source: 16 days ago
Technician, Exploration (Fly-In Fly-Out)
@ Agnico Eagle
Nunavut
Overview
Agnico Eagle is hiring a fly-in fly-out Technician, Exploration to support geologists in the field and at the core shack on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off schedule. The work covers drill site inspections, surveying, downhole surveys, and drill core sampling and preparation. Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost, and charter flights to and from the site are provided.
Responsibilities:
- Support geologists on drill sites and in the core shack
- Conduct drill site and environmental inspections
- Perform downhole surveys and surveying tasks
- Prepare and sample drill core with QA/QC protocols
- Keep the core shack organized and clean
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in mining technology or relevant training
- Three years of exploration or core shack experience
- Ability to manipulate 50-pound loads and walk on tundra
- Methodical and rigorous approach
- Microsoft Office and Excel skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining technology |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals |
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Agnico Eagle
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 138 |
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 Coordinator, Exploration, you will be part of the Exploration Team. You will directly be supporting geologists and ensure smooth operations in the field and at the core shack. You will have hands-on tasks such as drill site inspections, surveying, downhole surveys, preparing access to drill sites, etc. According to site priorities, you could also receive, prepare and sample drill core for the geologists, data QA/QC and supporting activities at the core shack. 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.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow;
Participate in the health & safety meetings and ensure that the environmental and safety protocols are followed on the work sites.
Choose and implement access to drilling sites
Conduct environmental and health and safety inspections at drilling sites.
Conduct and train on the use of downhole survey and oriented core instrumentation.
Based on priorities, participate in ice construction programs and ice sheet maintenance (surveys, ice profiling, ice pad construction)
Participate to drill core reception at the core shack
Conduct drill core sampling and ensure that every QA/QC protocol is properly respected;
Prepare drill core for geologists (core tech)
Conduct oriented core re-assembly and orientation lines determination
Ensure the core shack is organized and clean at all time
Support the maintenance of camps, buildings, vehicles, and equipment.
College Diploma in mining technology or any other training deemed relevant combined with 3 years of experience in exploration or a core shack.
Methodological and rigorous approach.
Physical ability to manipulate loads of 50 pounds and walk extended distances in the tundra.
Experience working in a core shack and supporting geologists.
Experience with remediation and reclamation work.
Experience working around helicopters and with external loads is considered an asset.
Surveying experience.
Familiarity with total station, Leica, GPS, and drone operation are considered an asset.
Basic vehicle operator skills (snowcat, challenger, skid steer) are considered an asset.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel.
Note that the official working language at our Nunavut operations 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.
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