Environmental Field Assistant (Temp.) (Fly-In Fly-Out)

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.

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Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, you will be part of the Environment Department. You will assist the geologists with the movement and sampling of core. This is an entry-level environment position that provides introduction and training on basic methodology. 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.

• Completes tasks with minimal supervision, under the guidance of the Environmental Coordinator and Environmental Technician, employing knowledge of environmental procedures, techniques and regulations;
• Maintains and calibrates field instruments including adjusting meters for accuracy using known standard chemicals for calibration;
• read, understand and execute tasks according to relevant Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) that support site operational requirements incorporating regulatory and license conditions as needed;
• Supports environmental contractors to perform field activities;
• Organizes and maintains various seasonal ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD equipment, boats, motors, tools, bear kits, various field safety equipment;
• Ensures compliance with company HSLP and Environmental and Social Responsibility policies and procedures;
• Using various field instruments for collection of data and measurement while maintaining appropriate sampling records in hazards in accordance with company QA/QC Plan;
• Maintains records for environmental compliance;
• Works with site based staff to audit worksites, shop areas and drill sites for environmental compliance using inspection checklists and develop corrective actions to protect human health and the environment;
• Collects samples for analysis of air, soil, and water in accordance with established procedures;
• Operate light vehicle, snow machines and boats, mounting and dismounting boat engines, pushing and pulling throttle levers;
• Exposure to environmental hazards while investigating spills and collecting samples;
• Potential exposure to extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time;
• Informs, involves and engages key internal and external stakeholders appropriately; develops and maintains positive relationships and represents Agnico Eagle Mines positively in the community;
• Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, community and environmental protection and takes action to ensure that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviours do not occur;
• Other such duties as may be assigned;
• The job is comprised of 80% field-work and 20% office-work.

• Completed or in progress technical or technological diploma in Environmental or related science, plus 1 year of relevant field experience;
• Experience using various hand or power tools, including augers, saws, drills etc;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Arctic experience is an asset;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Hope Bay is English.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 21 days of work, followed by 21 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.