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.
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Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Director, People, you will be part of the Human Resources (HR) Department. You will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic orientations, programs and plans to maintain and enhance Agnico Eagle’s culture through HR cycle steps which include, but are not limited to, labor relations management, attraction, recruitment and selection, training, people development and succession planning. You will provide strategic and tactical leadership, coordination and oversight of all Human Resources and Training activities for the Hope Bay Project. 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.
- Define objectives and metrics for the Human Resources, ensuring they are aligned with the division’s strategic plan;
- Hold accountability for the achievement of the Human Resources Department’s objectives;
- Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations (this includes serving as a primary contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance, support, and resolution strategies; conduct or assist thorough investigations, ensuring fair and consistent treatment);
- Coach and mentor team members, as well as the management teams, on the importance of Agnico Eagle’s culture and of labor relation management considerations in Nunavut as well as the interdependence between the HR strategy and the operations;
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and reporting agencies as well as legal compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations covering the human resources field;
- Promote transmission of the organizational culture by providing mentoring, coaching and feedback to growing teams and senior business partners;
- Overview, monitor and control the operating budget of each area under your supervision;
- Contribute to strategic staffing activities, recruitment and development of the workforce;
- Communicate, motivate and build strategic relationships at all levels within the Nunavut divisions and with all stakeholders;
- Ability to serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource to senior management;
- Lead initiatives for equal opportunity employment and diversity in relation to the local workforce, women and visible minorities.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or a related field;
- 8-10 years of experience in a Human Resources leadership role;
- Experience in the mining industry is considered 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 (or 14/14) 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.
