Job Description

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.



The Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, reporting and coordinating programs, procedures, and systems to ensure environmental compliance with site standards, permits, approvals and both federal and provincial legislation, as well as to address potential environmental liabilities at the Kinross Great Bear Site.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor environmental data related to all disciplines such as surface water, groundwater, air, light, noise, SAR and ML/ARD); organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
• Coordinate and ensure timely reporting of all required internal, corporate and governmental reports.
• Maintain databases and data entry in GIS system.
• Coordinate and conduct audits and inspections as required
• Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external audits.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of environmental field survey crews
• Maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with Government sampling and monitoring criteria
• Implement and maintain environmental management and monitoring plans
• Oversee hazardous waste management and disposal to ensure compliance with site standards and legislation.
• Verify QA/QC for external laboratories.
• Provide environmental advice, recommendations and act as Consultant on various projects; provide / implement suggestions for environmental improvements.
• Ensure 100% compliance with various environmental monitoring programs (e.g. ISW ECA, Air and Nosie ECA, PTTW, potable water, etc.).
• Maintain spill response plans and spill report registry
• Supervise and assist in the containment and clean-up of environmental spills on site.
• Maintain site WHMIS compliance and SDS database.
• Assist in conducting industrial hygiene surveys for air, noise, and collecting samples for analysis
• Update policies and procedures as part of Environmental Management System.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget for environmental programs.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy with our operation\'s goal of being accident-free.

Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in Environmental Science or Biology with a minimum of 2-3 years technical experience in the environmental field in the mining industry.

Working Conditions

This position is located in Red Lake, ON. In this role, you will work an 5X2 schedule.

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).

Kinross Gold Corporation