Environmental Coordinator

Kinross Gold; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental standards at their Red Lake site. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental science and relevant experience in the mining industry. Key responsibilities include monitoring environmental data, ensuring compliance, and managing environmental field survey crews. This role involves outdoor work and requires a valid driver's license. The position operates on an 8X6 rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of technical experience in the environmental field in the mining industry.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Technical knowledge of Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental compliance programs and systems.
• Collect and monitor environmental data across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate and ensure timely reporting of required reports.
• Oversee hazardous waste management and ensure compliance.
• Supervise environmental field survey crews.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

GIS software proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work outdoors

Valid Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or biology

Job description

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

Job Summary

The Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, reporting, and coordinating programs, procedures, and systems to ensure environmental compliance with site standards, permits, approvals and both federal and provincial legislation, as well as addressing potential environmental liabilities at the Kinross Great Bear Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor environmental data related to all disciplines such as surface water, groundwater, air, light, noise, SAR, and ML/ARD); organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
• Coordinate and ensure timely reporting of all required internal, corporate, and governmental reports.
• Maintain databases and data entry in GIS system.
• Coordinate and conduct audits and inspections as required.
• Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external audits.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of environmental field survey crews.
• Maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with Government sampling and monitoring criteria.
• Implement and maintain environmental management and monitoring plans.
• Oversee hazardous waste management and disposal to ensure compliance with site standards and legislation.

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• Verify QA/QC for external laboratories.
• Provide environmental advice, recommendations, and act as consultants on various projects; provide / implement suggestions for environmental improvements.
• Ensure 100% compliance with various environmental monitoring programs (e.g. ISW ECA, Air and Nosie ECA, PTTW, potable water, etc.).
• Maintain spill response plans and spill report registry.
• Supervise and assist in the containment and clean-up of environmental spills on site.
• Maintain site WHMIS compliance and SDS database.
• Assist in conducting industrial hygiene surveys for air, noise, and collecting samples for analysis.
• Update policies and procedures as part of the Environmental Management System.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget for environmental programs.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Skill Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or biology, with a minimum of 2-3 years of technical experience in the environmental field in the mining industry.

• Possess Valid Driver's license.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and an understanding of Environmental legislation.
• Technical knowledge of Environmental Management Systems.
• Proficient in GIS software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather; proficient in the use of watercrafts, snow machines and UTV/ATVs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours to facilitate field baseline programs.

This position is an 8X6 rotation, and is located in Red Lake, Ontario.

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).