Environmental Compliance Lead The Opportunity:Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking an Environmental Compliance Lead at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5X2, Monday to Friday with a compress work schedule option.
Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.POSITIONEnvironmental Compliance LeadLOCATIONCopper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.
JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Superintendent, Regulatory Compliance, the Environmental Compliance Lead ensures regulatory excellence across the mine site. This role is designed for a proactive professional who will champion
continuous improvement initiatives, optimize environmental data systems, and provide guidance to uphold our commitments to First Nations communities, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Data Management & Automation: Oversee, validate, and streamline data collection systems ensuring integrity before data enters the system of record.
- Compliance, Engagement and Commitment tracking through various management systems and platforms
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline environmental and compliance programs, and implement progressive mitigation strategies to elevate site-wide compliance standards
- Participate in all Company Environment and Health & Safety programs and support the safety culture through involvement in daily and monthly safety meetings and initiatives,
- Support achievement of legal compliance with permit and regulatory requirements through system implementation and regular compliance audits,
- Streamline and optimize existing data collection systems (incl. telemetry, automation, digital collection)
- Maintain professional and ethical conduct standards in all interactions with regulators, First Nations communities, and the public
- Perform other responsibilities as required or as assigned by the department head.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Possess a degree in Environment Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years mining experience in BC in Environmental role
- Environmental monitoring field experience
- Direct experience with Engagement Tracking software, Environmental Databases such as MonitorPro and LIMS programs such as DATS
- P.Eng., P.Geo., RP Bio, P.Ag, or EP
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Regulatory Frameworks: understanding of the BC Mines Act, the BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code, and the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA)
- Detailed understanding of the Federal Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) and BC Water Quality Guidelines
- Understanding of the Permitting and licensing processes for mines in BC and Canada
- Understanding of general environmental monitoring programs at Mines in BC
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills to present ideas clearly
- Proficient user of Computer Applications, including Word, Excel and Google Workspace
- Competent in effectively managing competing priorities, interdepartmental working relationships, and project timelines
- Work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization, and ability to influence outcomes, and ability to manage conflict
- Strong knowledge and understanding of appropriately applying prescribed environmental, safety and technical protocols
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational and time management skills
- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements
- Experience using Borealis, SAP, and MonitorPro Database is an asset
- Experience with ISO 45001 considered an asset
- Possess a valid Class 5/7N British Columbia driver's license and have access to personal transportation
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Work consists of a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings,
- Frequent exposure to sitting at a computer doing work online,
- Role may operate in a potentially stressful environment caused by constant requests from several people causing uncertainty and ambiguity,
- Work may require the employee to be physically capable of working outside on difficult terrain and in all weather conditions,
- Work will require operating a light vehicle at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain, including winter driving.
SALARY RANGE$122,400.00 - $136,000.00 / Annually 
