Environmental Technician

Baffinland; Kugluktuk; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern mining company is seeking an Environmental Technician for field monitoring and sampling at the Mary River Mine Site. This role requires a college diploma in environmental sciences and 1-3 years of experience in environmental practices. Responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, operating sampling equipment, and assisting in regulatory compliance. The position involves working in challenging northern conditions and offers opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in environmental monitoring or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the environmental discipline within construction, mining, or oil and gas industries.
• Experience with water and effluent monitoring and sampling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field monitoring and sampling programs as required.
• Assist with environmental baseline studies and audits.
• Calibrate and maintain sampling equipment.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Field level analytical techniques

Operating outboard motors

GPS equipment usage

Education

College diploma / University degree in environmental sciences

Tools

EQuIS software

Portable analyzers

Job description

Overview

Mission for this Position

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Responsibilities

1. Conducting field monitoring and sampling programs as required under existing permits, licenses, and the company's Environmental Management System (including surface, lake and ground water, effluent, soil and dustfall sampling)
2. Conducting internal due diligence compliance inspections of various site facilities and operational activities
3. Participating/ assisting with environmental baseline studies, fish habitat monitoring, erosion and sediment control measures, and active migratory bird nest surveys
4. Assisting with spill prevention and spill response and filling out pertinent forms related to environmental spills and incidents and follow-up
5. Operation of basic hand tools, boat motors and snow mobiles as trained to do so, and will be expected to troubleshoot through equipment if it is non-operational
6. Calibrating, installing and maintaining sampling and monitoring equipment
7. Conducting field and in-house lab analyses of field samples using on-site portable analyzers and meters
8. Use EQuIS software for field data collection, creation of chain of custodies, processing, packing, and preparing samples for shipment
9. Entering and managing collected field and laboratory data into the environmental database
10. Regularly updating, filing, and managing environmental documentation and maintaining detailed and comprehensive field notes
11. Assisting process and environmental engineers with specific tasks relating to wastewater treatment activities
12. Mentoring contractual summer environment technicians under the Company’s Environmental Management System
13. Performing the role of Environmental Coordinator if required

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Qualifications

• College diploma/ University degree in environmental monitoring, environmental sciences, biology or other environmental related field is required
• Valid Provincial or Territorial driver’s license is required
• Fire Arms Certificate (FAC) or Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is an asset
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is an asset
• 1-3 years of experience in the construction, mining or oil and gas industry under the environmental discipline
• Training or experience with water and effluent monitoring, water and soil sampling, field level analytical techniques
• Experience operating outboard motors, boats, snowmobiles, GPS and water sampling equipment
• Northern/ Arctic experience, experience working in inclement weather for extended durations

Job Location: Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada