MetallurgistMAC00519 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 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.Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa 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.Want to learn more about Macassa Mine? Click here!
Reporting to the Production Metallurgist, you will be part of the Process Plant Department. You will also 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 in a safe and environmentally responsible way; Responsible for the metallurgical laboratory and overseeing all metallurgy and operations testing, applying the best metallurgical practices; Responsible for refinery operations by monitoring the electrowinning process, cleaning the electrowinning cells and overseeing gold pouring activities; Perform refinery tasks when refiner is unavailable or needs assistance; Prepare and develop refinery and metallurgy lab procedures for approval, and apply them in everyday work; Prepare and perform sampling for mid-month and month-end inventory; Inspect and monitor the process samplers; Perform process surveys on the crushing, grinding, leach, CIP, stripping circuits for KPI validation; Validate the accuracy of equipment measurements, identify maintenance needs for optimal process performance, and enter worker orders; Monitor performance to the budget and control costs; Provides daily technical support to mill & lab operations; Assists with the development and implementation of lab and plant test programs for improving mill performance and new plan practices; Prepares reports on departmental projects, consumables, metallurgical balances and production; Interacts with mill operations and mill maintenance to maximize mill efficiencies in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner; Provide daily technical support to troubleshoot and correct mill metallurgical problems; May fill in for Senior Metallurgist in their absence; Provide input into process control system development, maintenance, and optimization; Responsible for mill metallurgical accounting including daily, monthly, and annual metal balances; Assists with monitoring gold shipments, assay exchange and refinery settlements; Interacts with geology, mine planning, and ore control personnel to define metallurgical characteristics of ore reserves and to optimize throughput and recovery; Has overall responsibility for mill sampling systems and practices; Stay current with new developments in metallurgical technology and plant practices; Ensure an effective transfer of information to the cross-shift; Any other duties required by the Supervisor.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field equivalent; Chemical or Metallurgical Technologist Diploma with 5 years experience in gold metallurgy and supervision experience in mining process plant operations; Detailed knowledge of all phases of gold processing including grinding and agitated leaching with cyanide, carbon absorption and regeneration, and refining; Superior judgment and the ability to make good decisions are essential; Must be able to identify the root problem, symptoms of a problem, and drive positive changes; Proactive, forward-thinking individual who plans and anticipates, rather than reacts; Strong verbal, written analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management; Attention to detail, a clear sense of priorities, and effective time management skills; Ability to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance; Eligibility to obtain security clearance to access the refinery; Experience working in a multicultural environment; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Your Work Schedule:7/7 schedule, and able to modify schedules to support and lead testwork and projects. #LI-CE1
Compensation StatementIn accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market. Minimum Compensation: 82,000 Maximum Compensation : 108,000
: Process Plant
: Ontario-Kirkland Lake
: Agnico Eagle Mines
: Full-time
Shift Schedule: 7/7
Employment Type Code: Salaried
: Oct 4, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its mines are located in Canada, Finland, Mexico, and Australia, with exploration activities in each of these countries as well as in the United States and Sweden. The Company and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.
