Janie Blanchette

Janie Blanchette, Agnico Eagle

Born in Amos and raised in Vald’Or, Quebec, where she currently resides, Janie has been employed at Agnico Eagle Goldex for 13 years as a nurse and coordinator.

Janie has thirteen years experience on mine rescue and has competed locally for 12 years, competed in 7 provincials (winning 6 of those years), and has also competed one year at Internationals in 2016 at Sudbury. With a nursing background Janie participated as the medic in all competitions. Janie has also participated in competitions as a judge.

Why is this important to Janie?

“It would be amazing to compete on an all women team. A great experience where we will show that a women’s team can be a viable competitor amongst men.”