Restoration Technician

NexGold Mining Corp

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Based from various field locations along the East Pomquet River (Antigonish, NS) and the Sutherlands River (Country Harbour, NS) near the Goldboro Gold Project, we currently have an exciting opportunity for up to five (5) Restoration Technicians to join our NexGold team, reporting to the Director of Environment or designate. The Restoration Technician will work to support hands-on river and fish habitat restoration as part of our Fisheries Offsetting program. This position involves field-based work implementing fish habitat restoration and enhancement techniques like digger logs, rock sills, and deflectors. This position requires work outdoors and in all weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and windy conditions. Ground conditions may be uneven or hazardous. The Restoration Technician must safely navigate the terrain (e.g., slippery footing, sharp stumps, blowdown, and hanging trees) while completing assigned tasks. The Restoration Technician will be working directly under the field supervisor from Strum Consulting. The incumbent will need to have strong communications skills, the capacity to perform physical tasks outdoors, and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team. NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Mi'kmaq participation in all phases of the Goldboro Project. NexGold is committed to hiring locally within the Guysborough County. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong commitment to safe work practices in outdoor and field-based environments;
• Be able to work as part of a team while responding constructively to feedback;
• Willingness and ability to perform physical work outdoors in varied weather and terrain;
• Physical capability to conduct manual labour, including repetitive lifting, use of hand tools, and work in water;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing environments;
• Have access to reliable transportation;
• Hold a valid driver’s license equivalent to a Nova Scotia Class 5.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a landscaping or construction will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction of in-stream habitat enhancement and/or restoration structures, including moving rock, logs, and pounding rebar;
• Conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions (rain, wind, heat, cold), and on slippery or uneven terrain including rivers, streambeds and blowdown;
• Participate in daily safety briefings and training sessions;
• Perform equipment maintenance, including proper cleaning, inspection and storage;
• Support additional fieldwork or project tasks as required.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health, and Environmental responsibilities;
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time.

Benefits

• 4% vacation pay based on hourly wage rate.
• On-the-job training will be provided for incumbents for job tasks.
• Reimbursement-eligible items include CSA work boots. All other PPE will be provided by the company on an as-needed basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed