Environmental Manager - Mining

Saint-Gobain; Invermere; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement plan (RRSP/DPSP)

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

CertainTeed Canada’s Mining team in British Columbia seeks an Environmental Manager to lead the environmental strategy for two quarries and rail facilities supporting wallboard plants. You will drive regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across operations while partnering with regulatory bodies and Indigenous communities.

You will mentor Environmental Technologists, oversee monitoring programs, and integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive environmental experience in mining or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of BC regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Experience with environmental monitoring, reporting, and regulatory engagement
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental programs across multiple quarry and rail sites
• Mentor Environmental Technologists and manage external consultants
• Drive a culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Align site practices with corporate sustainability objectives
• Ensure compliance with Mines Act and BC environmental regulations and permits
• Lead permitting activities, amendments, and renewals
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies and prepare regulatory submissions
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and data QA/QC
• Lead regulatory reporting
• Build relationships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders
• Support engagement initiatives and site tours
• Maintain the company’s social license to operate
• Integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and operations
• Lead reclamation and closure planning initiatives
• Identify risks and drive performance improvements (Lean / WCM)
• Lead environmental incident response and corrective actions

Skills

Environmental Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

GIS

Job description

Are you a strategic environmental leader passionate about sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence? Join CertainTeed Canada’s Mining team and play a critical role in driving environmental performance across our quarry and rail operations in British Columbia.

As Environmental Manager, you will lead the environmental strategy and execution for our BC mining operations, including two surface quarries and rail load-out facilities supporting our wallboard plants and external customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous environmental improvement, while supporting safe and sustainable operations. This is a high-impact role interfacing with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and Indigenous communities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all environmental programs across multiple quarry and rail sites
• Mentor Environmental Technologists and manage external consultants
• Drive a culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Align site practices with corporate sustainability objectives

Compliance & Permitting

• Ensure compliance with BC mining and environmental regulations (Mines Act, EMA, permits)
• Lead permitting activities, amendments, and renewals
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory submissions

Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee environmental monitoring programs (water, air, effluent, biodiversity)
• Maintain data integrity (QA/QC) and environmental records
• Lead accurate and timely regulatory reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders
• Support engagement initiatives, site tours, and communications
• Maintain the company’s social license to operate

Continuous Improvement & Operations Support

• Integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and operations
• Lead reclamation and closure planning initiatives
• Identify risks and drive performance improvements (Lean / WCM tools)
• Lead environmental incident response and corrective actions

Is this job for you ?

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive environmental experience in mining or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of BC regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Experience with environmental monitoring, reporting, and regulatory engagement
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with mine permitting and closure planning in BC
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping tools

To make sure nothing is forgotten

Certainteed, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction; renowned for pioneering product development and spearheading of environmental responsibility in the construction and industrial markets.

Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer for the 10th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification. Join us at Business Unit and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.

This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay for this position ranges from $90,500 to $125,000 per year. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. Fully qualified and experienced candidates will typically align near the midpoint. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance measures.