Team Lead Environmental Specialist

Position Title: Environment

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, Health & Safety and working a two weeks on/two weeks off schedule at the Ekati Diamond Mine, the Senior Specialist is responsible for managing technical work and providing technical advice. This role assists and coordinates the environment personnel in the execution of sampling and monitoring programs and is responsible for the safety of these personnel working at the mine. In addition, the Senior Specialist, assists in the collection of data for regulatory reporting requirements, works closely with other departments to coordinate operations, oversees environment equipment management at the mine site, and directs response to wildlife activity.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Lead the development, evaluation, and refinement of compliance and monitoring programs in accordance with regulatory requirements;

Oversee the site-based Environmental Specialists, contractors, and students. which includes, but is not limited to orientations, development, and training;

Development and accountability for site-based work procedures, health and safety procedures, and risk assessments (e.g., Personal Safety Cards, Job Hazard Analysis);

Manage technical consultants, including the development and execution of field and office-based scopes of work;

Review consultant developed technical reports;

Manage and report on project deadlines, completion, and budgets, including assisting the head for budgeting of equipment;

Support mining operations through the provision of technical and regulatory guidance;

Support permitting of new developments and changes to existing developments;

Participate in planning for water supply and mine waste movement at the mine;

Responsibility for entries to corporate risk and knowledge management system and reporting requirements for WSCC;

Primary mine-site Environment contact for mine operations (e.g., wildlife incidents, water and waste management, spill reporting);

Oversee equipment and materials inventory, ordering, and maintenance;

Manage and actively participate in sampling and monitoring programs in accordance with licences; permits, and agreements (e.g., Surveillance Network Program, Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program, Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program);

Familiarity with ArcGIS and GPS software (Basecamp, Map Source) for mapping and GPS navigation; and

Oversee the use of firearms within the Environment Department at the mine site.

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Engineering (B.Eng.).

5-10 years’ direct or related experience, preferable in mining.

Knowledge of regulations, compliance monitoring, and associated analytical techniques.

Supervisory experience is an asset.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the mining industry, experience working in northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment.

The successful candidate has excellent leadership and communication skills with a sound understanding of environmental programs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively and interact respectfully with people from internal departments and external organizations.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.