Coordinator, Environment, Regulatory Approvals

Elk Valley Resources • Sparwood, BC

37d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Coordinator, reporting to the Senior Lead, Regulatory, is responsible for coordinating support to major permitting projects and obtaining non-major permits to maintain ongoing operations. The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with internal staff, work closely with government agencies, and collaborate with managers to identify issues and find solutions. This role requires an organized and proactive work style and the ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives. The position is located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, offering outdoor adventure and a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off to promote work-life balance.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Forestry, Biology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Minimum three years of experience in environmental management, environmental assessment, or regulatory field
• Excellent digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite®, specifically Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with permitting under the following BC legislation is an asset: Mines Act, Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Management Act, and Forest Act
• Experience with impact assessment work is an asset

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Coordinate permit applications for Social, Environmental and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) of non-major projects and/or major mine development and water treatment projects
• Coordinate with project and operational team’s complete applications, such as water licensing, approvals for in-stream works, effluent (air, water, refuse) permitting, permitting under the Mines Act, licensing to allow tree clearing, and notices of work for access and drilling activities
• Be the key point of contact for all environmental permitting for mine-based positions
• Assist with the coordination of consulting teams including the scheduling and coordination of environmental baseline programs and reporting
• Coordinate health and safety requirements for implementing field programs, including spending time directly in the field
• Assist with preparation of management plans and Request-for-Proposals and proposal review processes
• Coordinate meetings and engagement events with government and First Nations
• Coordinate and track responses to regulatory review comments and information requests
• Provide technical, administrative and project management support for permitting projects, such as assisting with schedule, budget, scope changes, risk log, and document control
• Prepare status summaries and schedule reporting materials; facilitate documentation approval
• Support transition of permit approvals to the mine operations team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level