Backfill Specialist

BACKFILL SPECIALIST (FLY-IN FLY OUT)
- MEL01193

**WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?**
- 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**

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**YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE**:
Reporting to the Engineering Coordinator, you will be part of the Engineering Department. The incumbent will be responsible of backfilling coordination, planning activities and optimization. they will act as the liaison between the Engineering, Mine Operations & the Process plant departments in regard to all backfilling related activities. 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.
- Work with the Underground planners to plan all backfilling activities;
- Compile and verify production data in Centric. Consolidate data and produce the various KPI reports;
- Prepare all plans and notes prior to paste pouring and analyze the data once pouring is completed;
- Coordinate backfilling operations among all the several stakeholders;
- Collaborate with all the departments involved to ensure safe and efficient operations;
- Ensure quality acceptance and quality control of the backfill during and after the deposition;
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety and productivity;
- Perform backfill studies and analysis with suppliers and consultants to optimize the process.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Civil or mechanical Engineering or Mine Technician degree;
- 4+ years of experience in underground hard rock mining;
- 1+ years of experience with mine backfill (experience with Cemented Paste Backfill and Cemented Rock Fill an asset);
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and mine design/planning software (Deswik an asset);
- Member of a Canadian Engineering society and eligible to NAPEG membership (for Engineers);
- Experience working in a multicultural environment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and positive attitude;

Note that the official working language at Meliadine 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.

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**Job***:
Engineering

**Primary Location***:
Nunavut-Rankin Inlet

**Organization***:
Agnico Eagle Mines

**Schedule***:
Full-time

**Shift Schedule***:
14/14

**Employment Type Code***:
Salaried

**Posting End Date***:
Feb 17, 2024, 10:59:00 PM