Water Management Technician

Artemis-Gold-Inc; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

CBT Programs

Job summary

Artemis Gold Inc. seeks a Water Management Technician to support its Blackwater Mine site water systems under a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. You will assist with inspection, monitoring, sampling, and operation of water infrastructure, reporting to the Water Resources Engineer.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, a diploma in a related field, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Mining, or Water/Wastewater Technology (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with pumps, pipelines, and water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of telemetry or SCADA is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect ponds, pipelines, ditches, culverts, pumps, valves, and treatment facilities.
• Monitor water levels, flows, pumping rates, and storage volumes.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and water quality samples.
• Perform field measurements including pH, conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature.
• Support the operation, monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of water treatment systems
• Inspect instrumentation, telemetry, and flow monitoring equipment.
• Support bathymetric surveys and field investigations.
• Maintain inspection records and operational logs.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up of new water management infrastructure.
• Operate pickup trucks, ATVs, UTVs, pumps, generators, and other water management equipment.
• Support environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance to ensure PPE effectiveness.

Skills

Pumps & piping

Field data collection

Communication skills

Engineering drawings

Education

Diploma in Water Resources / Civil / Environmental / Mining / Water/Wastewater Technology

Tools

SCADA/Telemetry

Job description

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Water Resources Engineer, the Water Management Technician supports the operation, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and performance of the site's water management systems and infrastructure.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities

• Inspect ponds, pipelines, ditches, culverts, pumps, valves, and treatment facilities.
• Monitor water levels, flows, pumping rates, and storage volumes.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, and water quality samples.
• Perform field measurements including pH, conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature.
• Support the operation, monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of water treatment systems
• Inspect instrumentation, telemetry, and flow monitoring equipment.
• Support bathymetric surveys and field investigations.
• Maintain inspection records and operational logs.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up of new water management infrastructure.
• Operate pickup trucks, ATVs, UTVs, pumps, generators, and other water management equipment.
• Support environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Mining, or Water/Wastewater Technology (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with pumps, pipelines, and water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of telemetry or SCADA is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Preferred Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for pumps, piping, valves, and water management equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and field data collection software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate field records and inspection reports.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.