Environmental Regulatory Specialist

Skeena Gold + Silver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Vancouver seeks an Environmental Regulatory Specialist to manage regulatory processes for the Eskay Creek Mine Revitalization Project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the mining sector, work collaboratively with diverse teams, and engage with Indigenous groups. Responsibilities include obtaining necessary permits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing environmental management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or diploma in a field related to regulatory approvals and/or directly relevant environmental discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in technical studies and regulatory permitting, preferably in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the regulatory process to obtain permits and approvals.
• Implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track compliance.
• Collaborate with Community Relations for engagement activities.

Skills

Technical studies

Regulatory permitting

Collaboration with Indigenous groups

Environmental understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in regulatory approvals or environmental discipline

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Aconex

Job description

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Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in 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, leveraging their 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 us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

Job Title : Environmental Regulatory Specialist

Reporting to the Environmental Regulatory Manager or their designate, the Environmental Regulatory Specialist supports the implementation of the regulatory strategy for the Eskay Creek Mine and Revitalization Project. In implementing the strategy you’ll work across departments and collaboratively with internal and external parties to facilitate the Project advancement.

The Environmental Regulatory Specialist will coordinate the regulatory process to obtain permits and approvals, including those from the Tahltan Central Government. Working closely within the Sustainability team, this role is responsible for developing effective relationships with internal and external parties and supporting the Project in permitting processes, including relevant aspects of the Consent Agreement with the Tahltan Central Government.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Collaborate with technical resources, internal and external, to prepare and obtain required permits and approvals with feasible and achievable outcomes.
• Schedule, track, and deliver regulatory approvals consistent with the project schedule and budget.
• Facilitate the implementation of regulatory approvals with operations and project teams and provide guidance to other departments.

Environmental Management

Support the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track and demonstrate compliance with the project’s regulatory and environmental commitments and conditions.

Community & Indigenous Engagement

Collaborate with the Community Relations team to provide technical support related to community engagement activities.

Promote Tahltan management and governance related to environmental matters.

Team Coordination & Accountability

Maintain accountability with internal and external team members on key deliverables to drive a performance-based culture.

General

All other related duties.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or diploma in a field related to regulatory approvals and / or directly relevant environmental discipline.

Experience / Skills

Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in technical studies and regulatory permitting experience, preferably in the mining sector, on comparable projects.

Experience in developing and implementing regulatory approvals related to provincial and federal legislation, including but not limited to Mines Act (MA), Environmental Management Act (EMA), Lands Act and Forest and Range Practices Act, and Water Sustainability Act (WSA).

Experience working collaboratively or in partnership with Indigenous groups.

Solid understanding of the BC and federal regulatory processes, technical environmental studies as relevant to mining project development.

Demonstrated success working within multi-discipline environmental programs and regulatory submissions to meet timelines and technical requirements.

Strong organization skills, managing, tracking, and recording multiple tasks and a heavy workload.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support communication of permitting requirements across the organization.

Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS), particularly in developing and implementing systems and experience or knowledge with ISO 14001, is considered an asset.

Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office, Databases, Aconex).

Experience in an environmental role as a project owner / operator is an asset.

Experience managing a range of regulatory and permitting processes.

Experience embedding environmental design requirements into engineering design and construction execution plans.

Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.

Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.

Available for business travel as required by the company.

Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail.

Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters.

Effective team player who can jump in wherever is needed.

Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities.

Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others.

Work Location & Conditions

This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Monday to Friday schedule. Additionally, the job is in a fast paced, and at times stressful working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities. Some flexibility in work location may be considered.

Compensation

The expected range for this position is CAD $90,000-$115,000 in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and / or experience.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Full-time

Job function

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Industries

Mining

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