Environmental Technician

Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
Competitive
May 20, 2022
Jun 08, 2022
44864-en_US
Permanent
Full Time
English
The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross' comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

Job Description

You will be responsible for monitoring activities in the environmental department to ensure compliance with environmental regulations at the Kinross Great Bear site.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collect and monitor environmental data (surface water, ground water, air & noise, and acid rock drainage); organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
  • Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits.
  • Maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with Government sampling and monitoring criteria .
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours in order to facilitate field baseline programs.
  • Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation's goal of being accident-free.
  • Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience

Post secondary education in a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years technical experience in the environmental field and/or in the mining industry.

Skills

  • Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental legislation
  • Capable of learning and adapting to new equipment and software
  • Comprehends and is able to interpret technical language


Working Conditions

This position is located in Red Lake, ON. In this role, you will work a 5x2.

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile, Ghana and Canada, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of operational excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).