Environmental Technician

Red Lake, ON, Canada

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.

Purpose of Role

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

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Collect and monitor environmental data (including but not limited to surface water, ground water, air & noise, light and acid rock drainage).
  • Organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
  • Supervise/assist subcontractors during field work including excavation, sampling, borehole drilling, etc.
  • Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits.
  • Review and maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with site standards and Government sampling and monitoring criteria.
  • 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.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
  • 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.
  • Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental legislation.
  • Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather; proficient in the use of watercraft, snowmachine and ATV/UTV.
  • Valid Class G driver\'s license
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours in order to facilitate field baseline programs.
Working Conditions

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

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile 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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2276056
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Lake, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned