Environmental Monitor

Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Job Description


The Coffee Mine Project ("Coffee") is a proposed hard-rock gold mine. Coffee will be a premier, high-grade, open pit heap leach gold mine project, built to world class standards, located in Canada\'s Yukon Territory. We see ourselves in a longterm relationship with our First Nation Partners and the Yukon Territory. Caring for it is crucial, so we take safety, sustainability, environmental and social responsibility seriously in all that we do at Coffee.

Environmental Monitor

Working with the Environment Coordinator, the Environmental Monitor will assist a range of duties at the Coffee Exploration Project site including outdoor field work, environmental monitoring, data collection and data entry. This role requires the candidate to maintain high levels of safety and demonstrate environmental awareness. This is a seasonal position and is expected to run from May through to September but could vary based on operational requirements. Training will be provided for the candidate in all aspects of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with environmental monitoring including, but not limited to, water quality and hydrology monitoring, archaeology fieldwork, pre-clearing bird surveys, invasive plant control work and monitoring, and wildlife monitoring.
  • Enter environmental data into databases or spreadsheets.
  • Inspections of site facilities to ensure spills are reported, the facilities are free of animal attractants, and hazardous materials are stored in compliance with site permits.
  • Assist with spill cleanup, response and reporting.
  • Participate in all required health and safety programs including daily toolbox talks and job hazard analyses.
  • Other activities as assigned by their supervisor.
Requirements
  • Valid Driver\'s License.
  • Must be a Yukon resident
  • Be committed to safe work practices and follow company code of conduct.
  • Ability to work with staff and contractors in a positive and respectful manner.
  • Ability and interest in working outdoors in all conditions, including the ability to hike over uneven terrain while carrying a backpack.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with both oral and written skills.
  • Able to work in a camp setting on a rotational schedule.
  • Coursework or training in environmental monitoring is an asset, but not required.
  • Previous work experience at exploration, mine, construction or industrial sites is an asset, but not required.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we\'ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we\'d love to learn more about you! This position is based at the Coffee Mine Project site and the schedule is expected to be 14x14 but we may be able to accommodate 7x7.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your application to the posting at Newmont.com Careers\' Section. Preference will be given to First Nations citizens and Yukon residents. As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Consistent with Newmont\'s values of safety and responsibility, we believe that COVID-19 vaccination is a critical tool to fight this pandemic and protect the health and safety of Newmont\'s workforce and the communities in which we work and live. Accordingly, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a declaration confirming that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to your anticipated start date. Further, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you may also be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to your anticipated start date, or at a later date upon Newmont\'s request. Newmont will consider individual requests for exemption/reasonable accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to medical reasons or other grounds protected by applicable human rights law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2151041
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Whitehorse, YT, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned