Environmental Specialist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their team at the Detour Lake Mine. This role involves managing environmental compliance, conducting inspections, and analyzing environmental data. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Engineering or Science and three years of relevant experience. The position includes a 14/14 schedule with provided accommodations and meals on-site, contributing to a thriving work environment committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Transportation to and from site

Meals included on site

Qualifications

• Three years of related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian legislation relevant to the mining industry.
• Experience with environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Writing reports and analyzing data.
• Implementing and managing Environmental Management Systems.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and monitoring.
• Coordinating data collection for pollutant inventory.
• Conducting inspections to identify environmental risks.
• Updating standard operating procedures.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical data analysis

Environmental Management System (EMS) implementation

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Database management knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Suite

EQuIS

Job description

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.

About Our Operation

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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.

Your Next Challenge

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, 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;
• Coordinate with external laboratories for sample supplies and analysis;
• Compiling and statistically analyzing 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.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.

Your 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.