Core Technician (Fly-In Fly-Out) - Jobs in Nunavut

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CORE TECHNICIAN (FLY-IN FLY-OUT)NUN00351WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREERAt Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUEWe 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 OPERATIONAgnico Eagle’s Hope Bay Operation is located in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, approximately 685 km northeast of Yellowknife, 650 Km northwest of Meadowbank Complex and 125 km southwest of Cambridge Bay.The property and operations are remote but not isolated, serviced by both a port and airstrip. Hope Bay is an 80 km by 20 km Archean greenstone belt that has been explored by BHP, Miramar, Newmont and TMAC over a period spanning more than 30 years. TMAC began producing gold in early 2017 from Doris, its first mine at Hope Bay, and processed gold at the Doris processing plant which originally had nameplate capacity of 1,000 tpd and expanded to 2,000 tpd midway through 2018.YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:Reporting to the Senior Exploration Technician, the Core Technician is part of the Exploration Department and will assist the geologists with the movement and sampling of core. This is an entry-level core technician position that provides introduction and training into basic geotechnical methods.Your Next Challenge:

• Conduct numerous activities such as cutting, teching and moving of core;
• Prepare core for storage and assist with moving and organizing of core in laydown area which may include the use of a skidsteer;
• Preparing samples for shipping off-site or to the on-site lab;
• Maintain a safe and effective work environment;
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas;
• Assist with underground gyro surveys as required;
• Participate and adhere to all safety policies;
• Data entry when required;
• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, community and environmental protection and take action to ensure that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviours do not occur;
• Other such duties as may be assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience in core logging facility including core cutting, teching and moving core is an asset;
• Physically fit and must be able to frequently lift and manipulate up to 50lbs;
• Basic numeracy and literacy;
• Skid steer operation experience an asset;
• Hands-on, self-sufficient and demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude;
• Artic experience is an asset;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on an English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule

• Rotation is 21 days of work, followed by 21 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from Yellowknife, NT. Shifts are at 12 hours x 7/week.

Job: GeologyPrimary Location: NunavutOrganization: Agnico Eagle MinesSchedule: Full-timeShift Schedule: 21/21Employment Type Code: SalariedPosting End Date: May 26, 2022, 10:59:00 PMQuick Apply

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