Environmental Technician

Kinross Gold; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining company in Red Lake, Ontario is hiring an Environmental Monitor. You will oversee environmental activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and site standards. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary education and 2-3 years of technical experience in the environmental field or mining industry. This position involves both fieldwork and data management in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of technical experience in the environmental field or mining industry.
• Possess a valid Driver's license.
• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act and Environmental Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental data to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate logistics for field programs.
• Supervise subcontractors during field work.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Data collection

Field work supervision

Compliance with regulations

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Watercraft

Snowmachine

UTV

Job description

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program aims to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for monitoring activities in the environmental department to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and site standards at the Kinross Great Bear site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collect and monitor environmental data (including but not limited to surface water, groundwater, air & noise, light, and acid rock drainage).
2. Organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
3. Supervise/assist subcontractors during field work including excavation, sampling, borehole drilling, etc.
4. Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits.
5. Review and maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with site standards and government sampling and monitoring criteria.
6. Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
7. Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
8. Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
9. Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Post-secondary education in a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years of technical experience in the environmental field, and/or in the mining industry.

• Possess a valid Driver's license.
• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Environmental Legislation.
• Ability to work outside and in inclement weather; proficient in the use of watercraft, snowmachine, and UTV.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours to facilitate field baseline programs.

This position is on an 8X6 rotation and is located in Red Lake, Ontario.

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).