Lead, Environment

Elk Valley Resources•Hinton, AB

71d•$106,000 - $131,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Lead, Environment, the Lead, Environment is responsible for the management and execution of compliance, regulatory permitting, and internal standards at our Cardinal River mine. This role will also be responsible for embedding continuous improvement by utilizing and adapting best practices and moving those practices forward. There is potential opportunity to also support EVRâs other closure property, Bullmoose mine. To be successful, we require someone who can multitask, stay organized, and support multiple scopes within a fast-paced team environment. The successful individual is self-motivated and possesses strong attention to detail, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. This role involves collaborating with contractors, regulators and other stakeholders on various initiatives and programs, thus a flexible attitude, and strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive and enhance compliance, environmental programs, and permitting. You will work on an exciting and dynamic team, collaborating with site departments and EVR central teams. Join us in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing, hiking, and camping there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Requirements

Bachelorâs Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering, or other
Minimum five to eight yearsâ experience in the field of environmental management and monitoring, with preference given to candidates with experience in compliance, permitting, and HSEC
Experience in regulatory management, or applications
Technical knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices
Proficient in geographic information systems with experience in environmental data management, analysis and reporting
Excellent project management experience with a track record that includes management and technical direction of multiple programs, or projects
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with a proven capacity in practical problem solving
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work productively with nominal supervision and work independently
Multi-tasking competing priorities to see projects to completion while addressing any challenges along the way
Valid Class 5 Driverâs License or equivalent

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Manage and support a team focused on compliance, environment program execution and field compliance monitoring, including seasonal co-op employees
Manage and support all current and new environmental programs activities, including, but not limited to, Fisheries, Wildlife, Biomonitoring, and Surface Water Quality and Quantity monitoring
Lead and support regulatory permitting for compliance, environmental programs, and reclamation projects
Management of external consultants and collaboration with internal subject matter experts, as required
Manage and support environmental management systems (Health, Safety, Environment, and Communities, or HSEC), including integration of corporate standards in closure
Manage internal and external HSEC audits
Manage, support and execute on internal and external reporting
Continual communication and engagement with site Safety and Operations teams in implementing environmental and compliance programs
Identify risks, issues or challenges, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions
Develop annual objectives in conjunction with overarching coal business unit objectives and in alignment with site-specific objectives
Develop and manage annual budgets to support the completion of objectives.
Other duties as assigned or required