Specialist, Talent Acquisition (temp. 15 months)

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.

The Support and Development Center provide services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and / or international mining operations in a variety of areas, including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).

Reporting to the Superintendent, Talent Acquisition, you will be part of the Talent Acquisition Department. You will play a key role in recruiting the best talent for our Nunavut divisions by employing proactive sourcing strategies and resources, developing new, creative recruiting ideas as well as being part of a dynamic and supportive team. 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.

Lead the recruitment process from start to finish, supporting departments in their hiring needs for hourly positions and ensuring the hiring process standards are followed for all candidates;

Follow the recruitment screening process to identify the best potential candidates;

Recruit, source and present qualified candidates to the hiring managers;

Liaise with candidates and hiring managers during all stages of the recruitment process;

Lead interviews by using the targeted selection method interviewing system;

Ensure a smooth transition from the selection process to pre-employment verifications to the onboarding stage of new employees;

Ensure proper follow-ups with stakeholders throughout the recruitment process;

Represent the company and participate in career fairs as required.

Update and manage the accuracy of all the reports for recruitment KPIs (Weekly Reports & Statistics);

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the highest recruitment standard and philosophy.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related field;

2 years of experience in a full-cycle recruitment role or in a similar role;

Mining experience and knowledge is considered a strong asset;

Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, and various other candidate databases;

Sound knowledge of market trends and best practices;

Experience with targeted selection interview methods;

Advanced working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Note that the official working language of our Nunavut operations is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A combination of tele-working with presence at our offices in either Mirabel (QC), Edmonton (AB) or one of our offices in Canada. Occasional visits to operating sites may be required.