Last Update: 6/18/2024

This guide contains essential information to ensure that you are prepared for your first trip to site. Please read through to the end of the document. If you require more information, contact your supervisor.

Video

The following videos will guide you through your first day, from your departure location to your arrival on site. It is still however important to read through the entirety of this travel guide to have the most updated information.

Departure from Hub

Departure from Mirabel

Departure from Val-d’Or

Departure from Mirabel (FR)

Departure from Val-d’Or (FR)

Arrival at Camp

Arrival from Quebec hubs

Arrival from Quebec hubs (FR)

Logistics

FLIGHTS

TO MEADOWBANK VIA VAL-D’OR
Monday-Friday

*As of April 25th, 2022

Mirabel check-in opens at 5:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 a.m.
11600 Louis-Bisson, Mirabel, QC, J7N 1G9 Exit 35 Highway 15 / Exit 285N Highway 50
Val-d’Or check-in opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 7:30 a.m.
93 Arseneault Street, Val-d’Or, QC, J9P 0E9

Meals

Restaurants available at the airports. Light meals are served on flights.

FLIGHT

#NRL 950

RETURN FLIGHT

#NRL 951

MANDATORY

Show an identification card (Valid ID with photo) to the check-in clerk and make sure your personal name tag is on each of your luggage. In exchange of your Agnico boarding pass, you will receive your room key upon your arrival.

Flight Info

Luggage

One (1) suitcase >16kg (35lbs)
One (1) carry-on bag > 10kg (22lbs)
Maximum size : 48cm x 40cm x 22cm
(19” x 16” x 9”)

*You are allowed to bring more than one luggage for your first rotation. As long as it does not exceed the maximum weight (35lbs).

MUST HAVE

Towel / Soap / Shampoo

Personal toiletries

Alarm clock

Health card

Social insurance card

Blank cheque or send an electronic blank cheque (Agnico Employee Only on first rotation for payroll)

Medication

Indoor shoes

Gym clothes

Mugs

Reusable water bottle

Cash for on site store (supplies and gifts)

CARRY-ON POLICY

You need to have proper carry-on dimensions
Your carry-on bag must be stored under the seat.
Only clothing items are allowed in the overhead bins

Going to Airport

Mirabel

MIRABEL - Nolinor Headquarters

There are designated free parking lots available to all workers travelling to our Nunavut sites. Please request an Agnico Eagle parking sticker at the check-in counter.

There is a shuttle service from the P4 and P10 to Agnico Eagle check-in every 15 minutes. There is no shuttle from P2. During cold weather, please feel free to wait in your car. The shuttle will stay parked for 2 minutes. The parking lots are P2, P4 and P10. Only P10 is a secure parking. See maps below.

Google Map

Take exit 285

Take exit 285-S

Arrow left pointing to parking lot, arrow right pointing to building check-in entrance. Brown building is the Nolinor Building.

Arrow pointing to check-in counter entrance.

Parking lots are in blue (P2, P4 and P10).

Val-d'Or - Airport

A designated free space is dedicated to Agnico’s employees and contractors to park their car during their stay up North. Please, use the long-term parking space. Press the button on the intercom to open the gate.

Google Map

Other Information

Shuttle

Shuttle is only available to and from the Fairfield Marriott (Dorval) on flight days.
It will not wait, therefore, be there 10 minutes prior to shuttle departure.
Shuttle departure time is 4:45 a.m. for flights to Meadowbank.

Fairfield Marriott Hotel & Suites

700 Avenue Michel Jasmin
Montreal (Dorval), Qc H9P 1C5
514-631-2424
Corporate code: QXG

Super 8 - St-Jérôme

3 J.F. Kennedy
St-Jérôme, Qc J7Y 4B4
450-438-4388
Corporate code:
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

GOING BACK HOME?

Meadowbank’s checkouts are done before 7:30 a.m. Bring back your key to get your boarding pass.

Seasonal Travel Delays

Caribou Migration

The caribou migration can impact traveling. Refer to the caribou pamphlet for more information.

Click here

Adverse Weather Conditions

Weather conditions such as blizzards and intense fog can impact traveling to Meadowbank and Meliadine mine sites.

Transportation Policy

The Transportation Policy aims to cover eligible employee’s expenses traveling to and from their home and one of the 2 official southern transportation bases, either the Mirabel airport or the Val-d’Or airport. The employee should always depart from their assigned transportation base, which is not changeable. Exceptional transportation base change requests may be approved as long as a minimum notice of 7 days is given.

Copies of the Transportation Policy and Late Arrival Policy can be provided to you by a Human Resources (HR) representative.

Eligible:

Agnico Eagle permanent and/or temporary with benefits employees who travel with the Nolinor charter;
Exceptionally, Agnico Eagle permanent and/or temporary with benefits employees who travel with the Kivalliq charter when the flight is less expensive than travelling by a southern airport. (E.g. Employee who lives in Iqaluit);
Does not apply to AEM employees who are provided with charter transportation to and from their respective community and work site.

Overview:

Parking spaces are provided without cost to the employees at Mirabel and Val-d’Or airports.
Agnico Eagle pays for the aerial transportation by Nolinor charter between the closest transportation base and Meadowbank / Rankin Inlet (round trip).
The distance from the employee’s home to the closest transportation base is based on Google Map calculations.
Hourly employees will receive a premium allocation based on the distance they travel between their home and transportation base. The Late Arrival Policy may apply.
Salaried employees will be reimbursed for their traveling fees based on distance between their home and travel base (gas based on kilometer, hotel room, parking, meal) up to a certain amount. The Late Arrival Policy may apply.
For specific reimbursement/allocation/distance details, consult the Transportation Policy document.
Employees who self-book commercial flights to travel home must always book their commercial flight at least three (3) hours after normal landing time at their regular transportation base. This time window must be followed for the Late Arrival Policy to apply.
It is the employee’s responsibility to complete their expense reports, and all original receipts must be presented.

Clothing Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Available to all Agnico Eagle employees on site - Provided to Agnico Eagle employees only.

Dress Code

October 15th to May 15th

Warm winter parka

Warm boots

Hat and gloves

Warm clothes

May 16th to October 14th

Warm clothes

Windbreaker

Light jacket

Running shoes

On Site - Clothes Prohibited

Sandals

High heels

Tank top

Camisole and
Crop-tops

Shirts with potentially offensive words, logo or slogans

Short, 3/4 Pants, Skirt/Dress

Short will be accepted in gym facilities only. Sandals will be accepted only when used in dormitories to go to and return from washrooms.

Clothing Policy

All travelers who do not comply to this policy will be denied boarding the flight.

Life at Camp

Upon deplaning at the Meadowbank airport, Bus Operators will be holding signs for either Amaruq or Meadowbank. Please read your boarding pass / accommodations card to ensure you are boarding the bus to the right camp.

ZERO TOLERANCE

Agnico Eagle Nunavut camps are dry camps. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited; the possession of either will lead to immediate dismissal.

NURSES/PARAMEDICS ON SITES

The Health Care team is available 24/7 for emergencies.
The Medical Clinic provides medical support for work related, personal health issues and medical questions.
Do not forget to bring your prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
All medication should be in their original containers and properly identified.