- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Kemess Mine operations team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a highly competitive annual base salary of $79,000 - $100.000
About the Kemess MineKemess is located in north-central British Columbia, approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George, with fly-in access. The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit, and the Kemess East (KE) deposit.
Existing on-site infrastructure includes offices, warehouse, laydowns, maintenance facilities, a 300-person accommodation camp footprint, crushed ore stockpile and reclaim, access and service roads, an airstrip, explosives magazines, and an electrical substation.
Kemess Mine promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About the OpportunityWe have an opportunity for a
Technician, Environmental to join our
Kemess Mine operations site.
This is a camp-based position, with a rotation of
14 days on / 14 days off, with a 12-hour daily schedule.
Reporting to the Environment Coordinator, the Technician, Environmental will assist in the safe operations of Kemess mine by performing several environment-focused duties. This field role is perfect for physically fit individuals who love nature, as you will be required to work outdoors for long periods, in all weather conditions.
The incumbent will perform environmental monitoring and sampling duties to maintain compliance with site permits and conserve environmental integrity. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take part in various projects including reclamation, hydrological monitoring, and environmental effects monitoring, among others.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Participating in field projects, including hydrology, groundwater, in-stream, and environmental effects monitoring.
- Assisting with data analysis and writing reports.
- Participating in surface and groundwater sampling as well as performing hydrology surveys.
- Working safely and contributing to efficient Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices by the Kemess team and all contractors
- Conducting inspections and audits.
- Interacting and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors
- Ensure water, dustfall and partisol samples are handled correctly while in the field, packaged for shipping appropriately, and shipped to achieve prescribed hold times and temperatures.
- Ensure field data (e.g., field sheets and notes) are recorded, scanned, and filed in the appropriate place and in a timely manner.
- Maintain and calibrate field instruments as set out per site SOPs and manufacturer recommendations.
- Assist with wildlife monitoring programs, including wildlife camera and data management.
- Respond to and document any spills, along with keeping the site spill/incident log current.
- Implement erosion and sediment control best practices and progressive reclamation activities.
- Monitor water retaining and drainage structures to ensure capacity for runoff, as required.
- Actively participate and engage with Kemess's safety culture.
About YouThe following skills and experiences will also be critical to successfully performing this role:.
- University degree or college diploma in fish and wildlife, environmental science, or another relevant field of study (asset)
- Previous experience with environmental monitoring/sampling: stream/lake sampling, benthic/sediment, groundwater, fish/vegetation, erosion/sedimentation, etc. (asset)
- Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced Monitors or Technicians (asset)
- Detail oriented with ability to take clear, concise, and defensible field notes
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
- ATV and snowmobile operator's certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
- Pleasure craft license (or willingness to undertake training)
- Able and willing to perform labor-intensive tasks, such as hiking or carrying heavy equipment to work sites in adverse weather conditions.
- Valid Canadian Driver's License (Class 5 or equivalent).
- Basic knowledge of power equipment, electrical systems, and hand tools.
About the BenefitsAs a valued member of Centerra's Kemess Mine team, you can look forward to ahighly competitive annual salary based on skills and experience. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored pension with Company match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
