Longhole Blaster, Miner 3

Agnicoeagle (agnicoeagle.taleo.net) · Kirkland Lake, Canada · First seen 2026-11-05

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Full-time underground longhole blaster role (Miner 3) at Agnico Eagle's Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON, on a 7/7 schedule.

Requires about 2 years as a Miner 2 (or equivalent), underground common core, and hands-on experience timing/firing EZ Dets and DigiShot and stick-powder loading with a Swedish loader.

Bulk emulsion and longhole drilling experience are assets, not requirements.

Onsite mining role; no remote option, work authorization not stated in the posting, and no salary figures published (base salary plus potential bonus only).

From the posting
locations
ATS location: Kirkland Lake, Canada
employment types
full_time
workplace
7/7 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON
seniority
Longhole Blaster, Miner 3
job function
Mine Operations Department
role family
Mine Operations Department
skills
Timing/Firing of EZ Dets and DigiShot
years experience min
2 years of experience as a Miner 2 or equivalent
actionable
Loading explosives, installation, grouting and tensioning cable bolts for hanging wall support
scam risk
Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

Job description

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!

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE Reporting to the Longhole Supervisor, you will be part of the Mine Operations Department. 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.

- Loading explosives, installation, grouting and tensioning cable bolts for hanging wall support;

- Competently perform all Mining 2, 3 & 4 functions (Services & Construction);

- Read and understand blast prints from engineering;

- Wash, scale, and prepare areas for safe loading activities;

- Listen to and communicate with others, keep accurate records on 5-point card, aligning with daily tasks;

- Works within their capabilities and provides help to other team members when capable;

- Proficient in longhole blasting of inverse/drop raises and production;

- Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- 2 years of experience as a Miner 2 or equivalent (>6 years underground);

- Strong understanding of longhole mining methods and procedures;

- Underground Common Core;

- Timing/Firing of EZ Dets and DigiShot;

- Extensive experience with Swedish Loader (stick powder in upholes);

- Experience with bulk emulsion is considered an asset;

- Longhole drilling experience is considered an asset.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

- Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

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Compensation Statement In 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.

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