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Lead Core Technician
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Source date: 10/20/2026
About this role
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. 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 Exploration Supervisor, you will be part of Geology Department at the Macassa Mine. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing the processing, sampling, and cutting of diamond drill core, as well as supervising and supporting the development of the Core Technician team. In this role, you will be expected to support departmental goals and objectives while upholding Agnico Eagle’s core values, and maintaining strict adherence to Health & Safety standards, and environmental stewardship. • Coordinate the movement, storage, and organization of drill core, and assign daily work activities to support operational requirements; • Support the onboarding, training, and development of Core Technicians to promote safe and effective work practices; • Support the oversight of the AK Stockpile samplers and coordinate surface stockpile sampling activities; • Support supervisory responsibilities during Exploration Supervisor absences, if required; • Assist with cutting core samples, bagging core or organizing pulps in accordance with established procedures and quality standards; • Maintain inventory records and ensure documentation is accurate, current, and properly organized; • Ensure the effective transfer of information between shifts; • Identify, investigate, and report errors in a timely manner, and implement corrective actions as required; • Collaborate with geologists and contractors to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule; • Troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate repairs of essential equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation; • Promote high standards of housekeeping and ensure appropriate PPE, tools, and safe work practices are consistently followed. • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or GED; • Valid Driver’s License; • 2+ Years experience as a Core Technician in a mine or exploration setting; previous experience managing teams is an asset ; • Experience operating equipment (skid steer, telehandler, forklift, etc.) is considered an asset; • Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and to work in a team; • Self-starter with the ability to manage repetitive tasks with minimal supervision; • Physically fit with ability to lift upwards of 55 lbs; • Proven commitment to safety, health and environmental best practice; • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint. • Proficiency in English as the work will be done in collaboration with Agnico Eagle sites where the main language is English. Your Work Schedule: • Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.