Environmental Compliance Specialist — Mining Site (Calgary)

Environmental Compliance Specialist — Mining Site (Calgary)

03 Oct
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Hecla Mining
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Calgary

03 Oct

Hecla Mining

Calgary

The Environmental Coordinator supports the environmental team in ensuring site activities comply with regulatory requirements, permits, and environmental plans. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, this role assists with field monitoring, data collection, report preparation, and the implementation of environmental management procedures.

The Environmental

Coordinator helps promote environmental awareness on site and contributes to Keno Hill’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

The Environmental

Coordinator supports the environmental team in ensuring site activities comply with regulatory requirements, permits, and environmental plans. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, this role assists with field monitoring, data collection, report preparation, and the implementation of environmental management procedures.

The Environmental

Coordinator helps promote environmental awareness on site and contributes to Keno Hill’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

The Keno

Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory. It comprises 242 square kilometres (km2) with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Keno Hill is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success. Promotes awareness and support of the Company’s environmental rules, procedures, and polices. Supports the Senior Environmental Coordinator in the coordination of all environmental programs.

Participates in field inspections with regulatory agency personnel, ensuring duplicate samples are collected and observations made by the regulators are promptly conveyed to management. Conducts and/or ensures completion of weekly physical inspections as required by Company permit and license conditions. Conducts and/or ensures completion of weekly inspections hazardous materials handling and special waste storage areas.





Oversees the preparation of special waste for transfer off-site. Delivers environmental training to site personnel including but not limited to wildlife awareness, noise and dust monitoring, solid and special waste management, spill response and proper laboratory sample packaging and shipping. Coordinates logistical requirements for consultants conducting various environmental monitoring activities.

Assists the Water Treatment, Geology and Metallurgy Departments in conducting environmental monitoring activities from time to time. Reviews site activities for environmental non-conformances and contributes to continuous improvement of environment-related processes and procedures, including inspecting work areas and ensuring environmental safeguards (i.e., Advises management and supervisory staff on environmental issues, ensuring that environmental objectives are achieved. Assists the Senior Environmental Coordinator in implementing and maintain reporting structures that monitor compliance with all Company permit and license conditions.

Assists the Senior Environmental Coordinator with completion of administrative and reporting requirements of the mine site Environmental Department as required. Promotes team building at all levels and a respectful cross-cultural work environment. Post-secondary diploma or degree in environmental or mining related field preferred.1-3 years of environmental work experience, preferably in the mining industry.Proficient in Microsoft office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Pre-Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram) Valid Class 5 Driver’s License Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities And Accountabilities All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety, health,



and environmental and assist in the control of incidents, injuries, and loss.

Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their protected working limits.Participating in risk assessment methodology.Receiving training and instruction as required.Maintaining good housekeeping standards Work Environment Employees will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including snow and ice, as well as extreme temperatures ranging from cold to warm. The work environment may involve contact with potentially hazardous wildlife, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the use of explosives. There is also a risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration.

Noise levels can occasionally be loud, depending on the task or location on site. This is a fly-in fly-out position based at a remote mining camp, operating on a rotational schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off. Camp accommodations and meals are provided while on site.

All travel to and from the mine site is arranged through a designated travel agency and coordinated from approved flight hubs. To ensure efficient travel logistics, we are primarily seeking candidates who reside in the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta, particularly near major transportation centers within these regions.

Hecla Keno

Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 6% RRSP matching program. Our remote site features a gym and a welcome center, along with a Health Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an Educational Assistance Program to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: 168 hours per rotation, 12 hour days

📌 Environmental Compliance Specialist — Mining Site (Calgary)
🏢 Hecla Mining
📍 Calgary

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