Environmental Technician in Training

Baffinland; Clyde River; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Site premiums

Health and dental coverage

Pension participation

Job summary

Baffinland is seeking an Environmental Technician in Training to learn field monitoring, sampling, and environmental compliance at the Mary River Project in Nunavut. You will work with Environmental Technicians and field staff, focusing on permits, data collection, and site sustainability.

Priority may be given to Inuit candidates and Nunavut residents. The role involves field and office tasks, travel benefits, health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or vocational certificate in environmental science or related field.
• 1–3 years environmental experience in mining operations.
• Driver's license preferred.
• FAC or PAL or willingness to apply.
• Experience with wildlife monitoring.
• Experience with boats and snowmobiles.
• Good organizational skills and punctuality.
• Mine environment experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist field monitoring and sampling under permits and EMS.
• Assist with compliance inspections of site facilities.
• Participate in wildlife surveys and erosion control measures.
• Assist with spill prevention and response.
• Maintain field notes and sampling equipment.
• Enter data into environmental database.
• Support environmental team in field and office tasks.
• Promote environmental awareness on site.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Wildlife monitoring

Organization

Punctuality

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or vocational certificate in environmental science or related field

1–3 years environmental experience in mining operations

Tools

PAL/FAC license

Boat license (Pleasure Craft)

Snowmobiles experience

Job description

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and 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. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the Environmental Technician in Training position will work closely with Environmental Technicians and other field staff to learn how to conduct field monitoring, environmental sampling and perform environment compliance monitoring for site operations. Candidates who self-identify as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be given priority. This role will also provide support to the entire Environmental department as needed in the field.

Main Accountabilities

• Assisting with 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)
• Assisting with compliance inspections of various site facilities and operational activities
• Participating/ assisting with environmental baseline studies, fish habitat monitoring, erosion and sediment control measures, and active migratory bird nest surveys
• Assisting with spill prevention and spill response
• Maintaining detailed and comprehensive field notes.
• Maintaining sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Performing pre-op inspections of environmental support gear (snow mobiles, augers, boats)
• Assisting with the preparation of chain of custodies, processing, packing, and shipping collected samples.
• Entering collected field and laboratory data into the environmental database.
• Participating in field monitoring programs as a wildlife monitor as required.
• Promoting environmental awareness on site
• Other technical field and office tasks to support the sustainable development and site operations groups.

Main Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Diploma from a vocational institution Environmental science, environmental engineering,or similar physical or biological science related field required
• From 1 years to less than 3 years Environmental experience on mining operations
• Driver’s License preferred
• Fire Arms Certificate (FAC) or Possession & Aquisition License (PAL) or willingness to apply
• Experience with wildlife monitoring
• Experience with outboard motors, boats (Pleasure Craft Boat License), snowmobiles.
• Experience in environmental monitoring (water sampling)
• Good organizational skills and punctuality
• Experience working in a mine would be an asset

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant education and certifications
• Related training and experience
• Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.