28 Oct
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Environmental Specialist, Water
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Canada
28 Oct
Environmental Specialist, Water
Canada
SkeenaGold + SilverLimited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projectslocatedin northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners,leveragingtheir traditional knowledge and respect for the land. As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help usoperatesafely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our localcommunitiesand builda state of the artmine in Canada. Environmental Specialist,Water Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist, Wateris responsible forleading water-related environmental monitoring programs that support mine construction and operations while ensuring compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company standards. This role provides technicalexpertisein surface water, groundwater, hydrology, and water quality, supports water management initiatives, coordinates consultants and contractors, and contributes to continuous improvement of environmental programs. Water Monitoring & Technical Support Lead surface water, groundwater, and environmental monitoring programs. Conduct environmental sampling, field investigations, and data analysis. Interpret water quality, groundwater, and hydrological data to support operational and regulatory decision-making. Evaluate monitoring results against permit requirements, water qualityobjectives, and regulatory standards.
Support aquatic effects monitoring and environmental studies. Water Management & Compliance Support water management programs and water treatment operations. Coordinate surface water, groundwater,and receivingenvironmentmonitoringprograms. Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions. Participate in environmental inspections, audits, and compliance activities. Support discharge authorizations and environmental permitting requirements. Program Coordination & Continuous Improvement Coordinate environmental consultants, contractors, laboratories, and technical studies. Develop and improve environmental monitoring programs, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Support groundwatermonitoringwell installation, maintenance, monitoring, and decommissioning. Maintain accurate environmental data and ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Environmental Technicians and field personnel. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Indigenous partners to achieve environmentalobjectives. Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a relateddiscipline. or other applicable qualified designation is considered an asset.
Valid Class 5 Driver'sLicencewith a clean driving record. Ability towork a rotational schedule in a remote camp environment. 5+ years of progressive environmental experience in mining, construction, or other industrial environments. ~ Experience leading surface water, groundwater, and environmental monitoring programs. ~ Experience supporting water management, water treatment, environmental compliance, and regulatory reporting. ~ Experience interpreting hydrological, hydrogeological, and water quality data. ~ Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and technical studies. ~ Working knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental legislation and permitting requirements. ~ Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. ~ Proficient with Microsoft Office and environmental data management systems. ~ Experience working at a remote mine site is considered an asset. This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site ona15dayson/13 daysoff rotation.
The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project islocatedwithin the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For those applicantslocatedelsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.
There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and fromdifferent loc
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