Engineering Superintendent, Underground Operations DET00649

ENGINEERING SUPERINTENDENT, UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS

DET00649

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 previous 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 honouring 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 Metis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also priortize citizens of the Metis 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.

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

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

The Detour UG project is an advanced underground exploration project based out of Detour mine project located in Northern Ontario. Reporting to the Manager, Detour Lake Underground Operations, you will be part of the Engineering Department. You will ensure that team members apply standard engineering practices for short, medium and long term planning, ground control, surveying, drilling and blasting. You will place an important part in the future mine design as the project advance as well as maintaining the cost on budget. 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.

• Champion a strong safety culture by implementing continuous improvements and ensuring all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements;
• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for mine planning, drill and blast, ground control, ventilation, and surveying functions, ensuring alignment with production objectives and operational priorities;
• Lead the development and execution of short, medium, and long-term mine plans that optimize production, resource utilization, operational efficiency, and project value;
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost control initiatives, ensuring disciplined financial stewardship while achieving operational and project targets;
• Ensure the effective design, integration, and performance of critical underground infrastructure systems, including ventilation, water management, dewatering, compressed air, paste fill, and personnel movement systems;
• Build, mentor, and led a high-performing technical team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development;
• Coach, develop, and support employees through performance management, succession planning, and targeted training programs that strengthen team capability and engagement
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Project teams to support key project milestones, future mine design decisions, and successful execution of underground development activities;
• Lead operational readiness planning and execution, ensuring systems, processes, infrastructure, and personnel are fully prepared for construction completion, commissioning, start-up, and production ramp-up;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, operational readiness, productivity, and cost effectiveness while upholding Agnico Eagle’s values and commitment to responsible mining.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor in Mining Engineering or equivalent;
• 10-15 years of mining related experience with 5 years of management and supervision experience;
• Primarily underground mining experience;
• Strong exposure to technical services and operations;
• Exposure to long hole transverse gold mining;
• Experience with feasibility study, mine start-up and production ramp-up;
• Leadership, interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills;
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude. Able to develop and foster a team environment;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

• Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Detour UG project;
• 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

No pay range is disclosed, as the compensation range exceeds $200,000.

Job: Engineering
Primary Location: Ontario-Cochrane
Organization: Agnico Eagle Mines
Schedule: Full-Time
SHIFT SCHEDULE: 4/3
Employment Type Code: Salaried
Posting End Date: Oct 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Job Description – Engineering Superintendent, Underground Operations (DET00649)