Environmental Compliance Lead

POSITION

Environmental Compliance Lead

LOCATION

Copper 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 is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance across the business unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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,
• Monitor compliance thresholds in all environmental permits and licences,
• Review of internal and regulatory reports,
• Validate field data and laboratory results against standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy before it enters the system of record
• Streamline data collection systems (incl. telemetry, automation, digital collection)
• Accountable for identifying potential environmental (compliance) hazards and implement mitigations
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct standards in all interactions with regulators, First Nations communities, and the public
• Promote environmental awareness and standards relating to environmental programs to employees and contractors to minimize any risk of negative impacts to the environment,

• Performs 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 Environmental Databases such as MonitorPro and LIMS programs such as DATS
• P.ENG, 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 licencing processes 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 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

$122K - $136K / Annually

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.