Senior Environmental Coordinator - Saskatoon

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified Great Place to Work, our success is fueled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.

THE ROLE:

The Senior Environmental Coordinator will report to the Regulatory Manager with responsibility for the development and submission of the regulatory applications required to advance Denison’s current and future uranium exploration and development activities in Saskatchewan. This role will liaise with government officials to determine permit requirements, prepare applications, and track compliance with permit conditions. The Senior Environmental Coordinator will work closely with Denison’s Exploration, Technical Services, and Operations team to ensure successful incorporation of program activities and will collaborate with Denison’s environmental team to meet permit requirements for current exploration programs and future operations.

This full-time opportunity will perform work activities out of Denison’s regional office in Saskatoon on a Monday to Friday schedule with occasional travel to project sites situated in the Northern Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan.

Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, and a retirement savings plan.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

As a well-rounded professional with intimate knowledge of the environmental permitting and regulatory processes within Saskatchewan, you have strong technical and management skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and a solid track record of overcoming obstacles to achieve success. Additional qualifications and attributes include:

1. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or equivalent (i.e., a technical diploma >7 years of applicable experience).
2. 5 to 7 years of experience in regulatory permitting for resource projects.
3. On-site environmental field monitoring and sampling experience at a mining or exploration operation required.
4. Experience working with provincial regulatory systems and an understanding of the requirements for uranium development within the Province of Saskatchewan.
5. Good understanding of environmental policy, monitoring, and compliance and reporting as required for the construction and operation of a mine.
6. Demonstrated health, safety, and environmental leadership.
7. Great interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team-oriented attitude, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, accompanied by a willingness to learn and use other technologies and software as required.
9. Good organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
10. Ability to think critically to effectively evaluate and resolve problems and identify solutions.
11. Exhibits an uncompromising commitment to always working safely, and reporting and resolving hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
12. Possession of a Drivers’ License that is valid and in good standing is required.

The successful candidate shall:

1. Carry out the responsibilities of this in-office position on a Monday to Friday schedule.
2. Be willing and able to travel occasionally.
3. Be willing and able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and assigned.
4. Be comfortable working independently and at times work in remote locations and with third-party contractors.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
6. Understand that this role is subject to background verification checks as part of the pre-employment screening process and as required thereafter in accordance with company policy.
7. Be legally authorized to work in Canada.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare and coordinate permitting and licence applications for Denison projects.
2. Develop and implement strategies to achieve efficient approval timelines that align with the technical objectives of the project.
3. Communicate with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment on approvals, permitting and future compliance requirements for Wheeler River.
4. Provide expert technical input and guidance on the application of regulatory and permitting requirements for a uranium mine and processing facility in northern Saskatchewan.
5. Support budgeting and scheduling for the environment and permitting team with a focus on continual improvement and optimization to meet Denison’s timeline for construction and operation.
6. Remain current on changes to regulatory requirements to understand how they apply to or impact the progression of approvals, development, and operation for current and future projects.
7. Support engagement activities and participate in meetings with Indigenous communities and the public on key areas of interest applicable within the environmental effects and regulatory approvals.
8. Prepare and coordinate annual compliance reports for submission to Federal and Provincial regulators.
9. Support the development of the environmental monitoring database to support permit reporting requirements.
10. Prepare technical reports, budgets, and other presentations as required.
11. Prepare procurement documents as needed and assigned.
12. Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to streamline permitting processes.

OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.

TO APPLY:

To submit your resume and cover letter, choose one of the following methods:

1. CLICK: Denison Mines – Sr. Environmental Technician
2. EMAIL: jobs@denisonmines.com

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

OUR COMPANY:

Denison Mines is a publicly traded company and a Certified Great Place to Work with a 70-year legacy of uranium mining, exploration, and development in Canada. The company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the prolific Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison also owns interests in the McClean Lake uranium mines and mill, the Midwest project, the Waterbury Lake project. Collectively, Denison has a project portfolio covering ~385,000 hectares in northern Saskatchewan.

For more information visit our website at www.denisonmines.com.