Working at Fosterville Gold Mine

A lot of people are curious about what it is like to work at a gold mine, and although we can’t speak for all gold mines, in this section, we describe what working life is like at Fosterville.

Working life at Fosterville

What is it like working at Fosterville? We asked some of our staff to share their thoughts.

Why choose a career with us?

We believe in working as a team and treating each other equally, fairly and consistently.

Embracing diversity and inclusion

We strive to create equal opportunities for all our employees and foster an environment of growth and career development.

With over 800 people employed at Fosterville Gold Mine – who are mostly local to the area – Fosterville Gold Mine strongly believes in engaging and contributing towards the local community.

Fosterville Gold Mine’s owners, Agnico Eagle, is a global leader in the gold mining business, with eight currently operating mines located in Canada, Finland, Australia and Mexico.

Agnico Eagle strives to be an admired member of the community by being a good employer and good neighbour; as well as having a reputation as leaders in safety and sustainability.

At Fosterville Gold Mine, we take great pride in our employees and the contributions they make to our success. We understand that hearing from our employees is an important aspect of understanding the work environment and culture at our mine.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and development.

What is it like working at Fosterville?
We asked some of our staff …

We believe in working as a team and treating each other equally, fairly and consistently.

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Alia

Process Operator

Jozsef

Underground Development Driller

Jessica

Truck Operator

Sue

Mine Processing Manager

Emma

Truck Driver

Cameron

Service Maintenance Foreperson

Josh

H&S Supervisor

Why choose a career with us?

At Agnico Eagle, we believe in family, authenticity and simplicity.

We run an easy-to-understand business that is committed to delivering high quality growth and maintaining high standards in health, safety, environment and community development.

We believe in working as a team and treating each other equally, fairly and consistently. We live our core values and take pride in working with our employees to shape our world-class workplace, reputation and culture.

We Offer

Challenging and rewarding careers, with excellent opportunities for advancement.

A corporate culture of respect, excellence and collaboration.
Unique opportunities in a globally diverse workforce.
Training and development programs.
Roles with increasing and diverse responsibilities.
Competitive pay and employee benefits

We Seek

People we can invest in to build the leaders of the future.
A commitment to treat every person with respect.
Team players engaged and committed to operating safely, protecting the environment and making a positive contribution to our operating communities.
A willingness to build your skills and reach your potential.
Professional expertise, with a willingness to make a meaningful contribution to our company.
Skilled trades and technical expertise, with a commitment to high performance that produces results.

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Embracing diversity and inclusion

Fosterville Gold Mine is proud to have a diverse team of professionals who bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our work.

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we create a stronger, more dynamic team that is better equipped to tackle the challenges of the mining industry.

We are committed to continually finding ways to make our work environment more inclusive and respectful, so that everyone feels safe, valued and supported regardless of their background, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

This diversity sets us apart and makes us stronger as a company.

WGEA Public Report

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is an Australian Government statutory agency established to work with Australian Employers to help promote and contribute to the understanding, acceptance and public debate on gender equality issues in the workplace.

For more information on WGEA, visit wgea.gov.au.

To view the current WGEA Public Report for Agnico Eagle's Australian operations, click the download button below.

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Working at Fosterville