Job OpportunityAlamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Environmental TechnicianAlamos Gold's Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada's largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos' foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!
If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!
Join Us in Supporting Environmental Stewardship!Are you passionate about environmental compliance in mining? Do you thrive in hands-on fieldwork and enjoy working independently while collaborating across site teams? If you bring environmental monitoring experience, careful recordkeeping and sound judgment, we want to hear from you!
Role OverviewAs
Environmental Technician, you will monitor environmental compliance and manage site-wide environmental field requirements, supporting the Environmental Coordinator and Superintendent, Environment. You will conduct sampling and inspections, maintain accurate field records, respond to environmental incidents and coordinate hazardous waste removal. You will work with site departments and external visitors or regulators as needed.
Key Responsibilities- Sampling and monitoring: Conduct required MDMER and ECA sampling, in-house effluent monitoring, air and dustfall sampling, flow monitoring, ARD seep monitoring, groundwater sampling and tailings inspections.
- Compliance and incident response: Inspect the site for compliance deficiencies, interpret laboratory data, identify non-compliances, respond to environmental incidents, record spills and provide guidance on cleanup.
- Records and reporting: Maintain field notes and tracking spreadsheets, support EQWin data uploads and regulatory reporting, and prepare notices, memos, signage, investigative reports and hazardous waste inventory reports.
- Equipment and supplies: Download field instrumentation data; maintain monitoring equipment, ATVs, snowmobiles and boat/motor; and manage sampling bottles, reagents, field supplies and hazardous waste area organization.
- Reclamation and safe work: Support reclamation and closure activities, maintain needed materials and equipment, conduct seeding as required, follow Alamos Gold policies and report safety or environmental hazards.
What You Bring to the Table- 2-5 years of environmental and mining-related experience.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, anticipate needs and manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) minimum; Environmental Studies preferred.
- Strong organization, initiative, judgment, teamwork and written and verbal communication skills with internal and external contacts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; ability to maintain accurate field records and tracking spreadsheets.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship, safety and a cooperative team effort.
Why Join Us?- Be part of an organization that values safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity and commitment.
- Contribute to environmental compliance and ongoing reclamation and closure activities at Young-Davidson.
- Work alongside site teams committed to safe operations and environmental stewardship.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions- 10-hour shifts, on a 7 days on/7 days off schedule
- Operations-based position with site-wide environmental fieldwork.
Physical Requirements- Travelling by foot in all seasons on differing terrain (flat, field, trail, shoreline)
- Operate and maintain Company vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boat/motor
- Load/unload sample equipment into vehicles.
Travel & Accommodation- Travel Allowance of up to $25.00 CAD per day
- Relocation package options available
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your environmental field experience to our Young-Davidson team!
This is an existing vacancyPay/Shift Range: CAD $62,250 - $112,150
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
