About Avenir Minerals

Avenir Minerals is a subsidiary of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited established to evaluate and advance critical and strategic minerals projects, with an initial focus on Canada. The company is dedicated to the disciplined development of assets that support resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. Leveraging Agnico Eagle’s technical expertise and operating track record, Avenir applies a rigorous, partnership-driven approach to project advancement. Its portfolio spans multiple critical minerals essential to modern economies and the energy transition.

As a growing company in its early development stage, Avenir offers employees the opportunity to contribute directly to its growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are highly valued.

Northern Ontario

Avenir Minerals is seeking an Exploration Lead to provide geological leadership for the Martison Phosphate Project, a large-scale critical minerals development project near Hearst, Ontario. Reporting to the Project Study Manager, this role will lead exploration, resource definition, geological modelling, and Mineral Resource Estimate activities that support project advancement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and execute exploration and resource-definition drilling programs.
- Oversee geological interpretation,



target evaluation, 3D modelling, and resource estimation activities.
- Manage geological databases, QA/QC programs, and technical data governance.
- Coordinate with mine planning, metallurgy, ESG, permitting, and project development teams.
- Manage consultants, drilling contractors, laboratories, and technical service providers.
- Support Indigenous and community engagement through clear communication of technical information.
- Promote protected, environmentally responsible field operations.

Qualifications

- Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline; P.Geo. designation preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in mineral exploration, resource geology, and project development.
- Strong expertise in drill program execution, geological modelling, resource estimation, and QA/QC.
- Experience leading field teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Knowledge of Canadian permitting, regulatory, and land access requirements.
- Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
- English required; French is an asset.

Why Join Avenir?

Join a growing critical minerals company and play a key role in advancing one of Canada's most promising phosphate development projects while helping support the future of responsible resource development.

📌 Exploration Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Avenir Minerals
📍 Ontario