Environmental Specialist

Agnico Eagle; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for an Environmental Specialist at their Detour Lake Mine in Canada. The role involves managing environmental compliance, implementing systems, and conducting data analysis while ensuring adherence to Canadian legislation. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers a 14/14 work schedule, with accommodations and meals provided on-site, along with transportation and travel expense coverage.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Transportation to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation on mining.
• Experience in database management and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Environment Management System.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, permit, and monitoring requirements.
• Perform inspections to identify environmental risks.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical data analysis

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Data collection for NPRI and GHG emissions

Compliance monitoring

EQuIS data management

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Suite

EQuIS

Job description

Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, you will be part of the Environment Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Report writing and analytical data analysis experience
• Environment Management System (EMS) implementation and management, including maintaining site aspects and impacts registry
• Coordinate data collection for National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) and Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, permit, monitoring, and reporting requirements
• Maintain EQuIS data management database, including various EQuIS Modules (Collect, SPM, Professional, Enterprise)
• Coordinate with external laboratories for sample supplies and analysis
• Compile and statistically analyze environmental data for presentation in internal and external reports and trend analysis
• Management plan development and review
• Perform inspections of work sites to identify environmental risks
• Promote site awareness of environmental requirements and conditions for operations; provide support to department heads on the inclusion of environmental consideration in work plans
• Create, update and maintain standard operating procedures

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Want to learn more about the Detour Lake Mine?

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self‑identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field related to Environmental Engineering, Science or other environmental discipline
• Three (3) years of related work experience
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation relevant to the mining industry
• Advanced MS Suite skills, and EQuIS considered an asset
• Experience and knowledge in database management and environmental management systems

Work Schedule

• Schedule: 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.