General 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 Superintendent, Process Plant, you will be part of the Process Plant Department. 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 all assay lab activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner;

Coordinate assay lab activities to achieve departmental objectives sustainably;

Coach and develop frontline supervisors and the leadership team;

Communicate with client departments regarding sampling & QA/QC requirements;

Analyze, approve, and implement departmental KPI’s, ensuring corrective actions are identified and communicated;

Monitor and provide feedback related to the assay lab budget and monthly costs;

Acknowledges, analyzes, and determines where QA/QC will be done, producing a report on a quarterly basis and monitoring monthly;

Plan assay lab activities up to one year in advance, including procurement needs and material ordering;

Oversees the application and participation in the CAMET PTP-MAL Profiency Testing Program;

Review, approve, and recommend actions related to staffing, development, and training of supervisory and lab personnel;

Review and approve established procedures and ensure they are followed by all employees;

Monitor environmental control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;

Promote continuous improvement and optimization of established processes;

Ensure effective cross‑shift communication and information transfer;

Oversee investigations of safety incidents, accidents, and near misses; ensure reports are completed accurately and promptly and recommend improvements;

Perform any other duties as required.

College technical diploma/trade certification, or relevant experience;

10+ years of experience in mining assay lab operations;

Excellent interpersonal skills and coaching skills, with a strong collaborative mindset;

Ability to lead a team by example by always following the best practices;

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.