Mine Dispatcher

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.

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Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Mine Dispatch Supervisor, the Mine Dispatcher plays a pivotal role in coordinating underground mining operations. This position ensures the safe and efficient execution of daily development and production activities while leveraging real-time data and technology to optimize dispatching decisions. The Mine Dispatcher collaborates with multiple departments to meet operational targets.

Operational Planning and Scheduling

• Working in collaboration with underground supervisors and captains to maintain 36 hour-rolling shift schedule for all underground operations.
• Manage real-time dispatching and task assignments to underground personnel.
• Document and justify variances in the compliance between planned and actual results during their 3-shift plan.
• Communicate effectively with crews, technical services, and other departments.
• Ensure accurate metric tracking, data collection and validation.
• Optimize dispatching decisions and adjustments based on real-time operational data, aiming to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Mine Monitoring and Control

• Monitor personnel & equipment localization.
• Active Monitoring of UG power consumption and swift response when abnormal values are detected.
• Monitor underground pumps and water levels.
• Monitor ore and waste pass levels.
• Liaison between Paste Plant and UG Mine Operations.
• Monitor ventilation system and turn fans on/off as required.
• Track underground consumables and production actuals.
• Real time monitoring of equipment status and validation of failure/ delay codes.
• Advise the Maintenance department of equipment issues and failures requiring repair.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with underground safety standards.
• Assigns work that complies with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings and improvement programs.
• Promote a positive work environment and maintain good relations with employees and contractors.

Technology Integration

• Support and troubleshoot technology used in the control room and escalate issues as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum of 2 years of underground mining or mine engineering experience;
• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience with administrative capabilities;
• Competency with Ontario Mining Act and Regulations;
• Experience with fleet management systems and scheduling software;
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives under tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written);
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 7 days of work, followed by 7 days off, at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.