Team Lead, Environment

Burgundy Diamond Mines; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Team Lead, Environment to supervise environmental personnel at the Ekati mine in Yellowknife. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline and extensive experience in mining, including supervisory roles. Key responsibilities include overseeing environmental specialists, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing wildlife activities. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits, with accommodations provided at the site.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid health, dental, and vision care

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Employer-matched pension

Generous paid vacation and personal days

Dependent Scholarship Program

On-site accommodations and meals

Access to gym and recreation facilities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of direct or related experience, preferably in mining.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in the mining industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee Environmental Specialists and contractors.
• Develop and maintain health and safety procedures.
• Serve as the primary Environment contact for mine operations.
• Lead and participate in sampling and monitoring programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Environmental programs

ArcGIS

GPS software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental discipline

Job description

Team Lead, Environment

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment, Communities & Training (HSECT) and working a 2 week on and 2 week off schedule at the Ekati mine site, NT, this supervisory position assists and directs the environment personnel in the execution of sampling and monitoring programs and is responsible for the safety of these personnel working at the mine. The Environment Team Leader, Operations also assists in the collection of data for regulatory reporting requirements, works closely with other departments to coordinate operations, oversees environment equipment management at the mine site, and directs response to wildlife activity.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee site-based Environmental Specialists, contractors, and students, including orientations, development, and training.
• Develop and maintain site-based work procedures, health and safety procedures, and risk assessments (e.g., Personal Safety Cards, Job Hazard Analysis).
• Enter incidents into corporate risk and knowledge management system and meet reporting requirements for WSCC.
• Serve as primary mine-site Environment contact for mine operations (e.g., wildlife incidents, water and waste management, spill reporting).
• Oversee equipment and materials inventory, ordering, and maintenance.
• Supervise wildlife activity and direct implementation of site-wide communication.
• Lead and participate in sampling and monitoring programs in accordance with licences, permits, and agreements (e.g., Surveillance Network Program, Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program, Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program).
• Assist the Head – HSECT in annual budgeting of equipment.
• Maintain familiarity with ArcGIS and GPS software (Basecamp, Map Source) for mapping and GPS navigation.
• Oversee the use of firearms within the Environment Department at the mine site.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental discipline.
• 7-10 years of direct or related experience, preferable in mining.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the mining industry, experience working in northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate is an effective leader, willing to spend necessary time and effort to develop team members. The Environment Team Leader, Operations has excellent leadership and communication skills with a sound understanding of environmental programs.

What We Offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. We are fully committed to the health, safety, and well‑being of our employees and build lasting, respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work. We develop our workforce and provide opportunities for growth, including leadership training, apprenticeship positions, and adult education initiatives. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus, and total compensation package that includes company‑paid extended health, dental, and vision care; an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP); employer‑matched pension; generous paid vacation and personal days; a Dependent Scholarship Program; and employee discounts. On‑site accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym, and recreation facilities are also provided.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points. Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.