Environmental Technician (Geological Technologist) (7045)

New Gold - Rainy River Mine; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to conduct compliance sampling and monitoring of environmental factors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in environmental science and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves working outdoors and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while participating in various environmental projects. Benefits include a competitive salary, incentive programs, and a relocation package.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Quarterly incentive program

Relocation package or flight & camp provided

Extended health & dental benefit

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Defined match contribution to retirement savings account

Qualifications

• 2+ years of environmental field experience in industrial sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance sampling and monitoring on various environmental factors.
• Assist in organizing onsite laboratory and maintaining equipment.
• Participate in waste management and spill clean-up activities.

Skills

Environmental procedures

Water monitoring

Field analytical techniques

Data entry in EQuIS

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in environmental technician or related discipline

BSc in applied sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EQuIS

Hand tools and power tools

Job description

• Conduct compliance sampling and monitoring (effluent, surface and ground water quality, ambient air quality, noise, water flow using stream gauging equipment, water levels, soil or vegetation samples and HCN when required) as instructed by lead technician or environmental specialist.
• Collect flow and water level data, develop rating curves and maintain records and logs.
• Coordinate hydrometric station maintenance.
• Document field observations or readings, and or downloading data from various pieces of equipment in an outdoor setting in accordance with established procedures.
• Help with the maintenance and calibration of field instruments, monitoring instruments and testing equipment
• Develop or update relevant Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) that support site operations requirements incorporating regulatory and license conditions as needed.
• Conduct analyses of field samples using on-site portable analyzers and meters.
• Processing, packing and shipping collected samples as required.
• Perform environmental inspections and identify areas that may be or are out of compliance with permits/regulations.
• Assist with management of onsite laboratory including housekeeping and organizing supplies.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining field safety gear, sampling equipment and various environmental field equipment including boats, motors, all-terrain vehicles, tools and wildlife collection kits.
• Use knowledge of environmental procedures, techniques and regulations to complete tasks.
• Participate and assist in waste management,spill clean-up/audits, reclamation and implementing sediment and erosioncontrols.
• Perform data entry in EQuIS.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in environmental technician or related discipline.
• BSc in applied sciences preferred.
• 2+ years demonstrated environmental field experience working in a mine or industrial site
• Demonstrable experience with water and effluent monitoring, sampling and field level analytical techniques.
• Handling and experience in the safe use of hand or power tools, including augers is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Knowledgeable user of EQuIS preferred.
• Good understanding of mining and milling processes and their environmental effects.
• Possess valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able to hike several kilometers on uneven ground.
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills, both orally and written.
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
• Relocation Package or flight & camp provided