Technician, Environmental (Kemess)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free travel allowance commensurate

Extended health/dental/vision

Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

Pension with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare Spending Account

Annual Incentive Bonus

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Parental leave top-up

Professional development

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a Technician, Environmental at the Kemess Mine in British Columbia.

This camp-based role operates on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with a 12-hour daily schedule, reporting to the Environment Coordinator. The incumbent will perform environmental monitoring and sampling to maintain permit compliance and support reclamation and hydrological projects in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with ability to take clear, concise, and defensible field notes.
• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training).
• ATV and snowmobile operator's certificate (or willingness to undertake training).
• Valid Canadian Driver's License (Class 5 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Participate in field projects including hydrology, groundwater, in-stream, and environmental effects monitoring.
• Assist with data analysis and writing reports.
• Perform surface and groundwater sampling and hydrology surveys.
• Maintain and calibrate field instruments as set out per SOPs.
• Assist with wildlife monitoring programs and data management.
• Respond to and document spills and maintain spill/incident log.

Skills

Attention to detail

First aid

ATV/snowmobile cert

Driver's license

Labor-intensive work

Education

Environmental sciences degree or diploma

Tools

Field instruments

Water sampling equipment

Job description

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Kemess Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a highly competitive annual base salary of $79,000 - $100.000

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

About The Kemess Mine

Kemess is located in north-central British Columbia, approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George, with fly-in access. The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit, and the Kemess East (KE) deposit.

Existing on-site infrastructure includes offices, warehouse, laydowns, maintenance facilities, a 300-person accommodation camp footprint, crushed ore stockpile and reclaim, access and service roads, an airstrip, explosives magazines, and an electrical substation.

Kemess Mine promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Technician, Environmental to join our Kemess Mine operations site.

This is a camp-based position, with a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off, with a 12-hour daily schedule.

Reporting to the Environment Coordinator, the Technician, Environmental will assist in the safe operations of Kemess mine by performing several environment-focused duties. This field role is perfect for physically fit individuals who love nature, as you will be required to work outdoors for long periods, in all weather conditions.

The incumbent will perform environmental monitoring and sampling duties to maintain compliance with site permits and conserve environmental integrity. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take part in various projects including reclamation, hydrological monitoring, and environmental effects monitoring, among others.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Participating in field projects, including hydrology, groundwater, in-stream, and environmental effects monitoring.
• Assisting with data analysis and writing reports.
• Participating in surface and groundwater sampling as well as performing hydrology surveys.
• Working safely and contributing to efficient Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices by the Kemess team and all contractors
• Conducting inspections and audits.
• Interacting and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors
• Ensure water, dustfall and partisol samples are handled correctly while in the field, packaged for shipping appropriately, and shipped to achieve prescribed hold times and temperatures.
• Ensure field data (e.g., field sheets and notes) are recorded, scanned, and filed in the appropriate place and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and calibrate field instruments as set out per site SOPs and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with wildlife monitoring programs, including wildlife camera and data management.
• Respond to and document any spills, along with keeping the site spill/incident log current.
• Implement erosion and sediment control best practices and progressive reclamation activities.
• Monitor water retaining and drainage structures to ensure capacity for runoff, as required.
• Actively participate and engage with Kemess's safety culture.

About You

• University degree or college diploma in fish and wildlife, environmental science, or another relevant field of study (asset)
• Previous experience with environmental monitoring/sampling: stream/lake sampling, benthic/sediment, groundwater, fish/vegetation, erosion/sedimentation, etc. (asset)
• Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced Monitors or Technicians (asset)
• Detail oriented with ability to take clear, concise, and defensible field notes
• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
• ATV and snowmobile operator's certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
• Pleasure craft license (or willingness to undertake training)
• Able and willing to perform labor-intensive tasks, such as hiking or carrying heavy equipment to work sites in adverse weather conditions.
• Valid Canadian Driver's License (Class 5 or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of power equipment, electrical systems, and hand tools.

About The Benefits

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Company-sponsored pension with Company match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top-up program
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion