Hydrologist

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.

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' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake 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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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Reporting to the General Supervisor, Environment, you will be part of the Environmental and Sustainability 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.

- Design and implement surface water monitoring programs (e.g., flow, precipitation, runoff).

- Support site-wide water balance assessments and stormwater management planning.

- Monitor and report on water quality and quantity across operational areas.

- Develop and maintain hydrological models using tools such as HEC-HMS, SWMM, or GoldSim.

- Conduct predictive modeling to support mine planning, tailings management, and closure scenarios.

- Analyze climate and hydrometric data to assess seasonal and long-term water trends.

- Ensure compliance with water-related permits and environmental regulations.

- Prepare technical reports and submissions for regulatory agencies.

- Support environmental audits and inspections related to water systems.

- Work closely with hydrogeologists, geotechnical engineers, and environmental scientists.

- Communicate findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

- Contribute to environmental risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

What You Need To Succeed

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field.

- 3–5 years of experience in hydrology, preferably in mining or industrial settings.

- Proficiency in hydrological modeling software and GIS tools.

- Strong understanding of Canadian water regulations and permitting processes.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

- Ability to work in remote environments and adapt to field conditions.

- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

- This position alternates weekly between teleworking on a 5/2 schedule (five days of work followed by two days off) and onsite work at Detour Lake Mine on a 4/3 schedule (four days of work followed by three days off).

- Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.