Senior Environmental Technologist

Improve the processes of today
Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1: Site Operations

• Lead the implementation of Field Monitoring Programs (Surface/Groundwater, Hydrology, Air Quality monitoring)
• Coordinate and assist various consultants visiting the site to conduct monitoring programs to support compliance or permitting activities
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Develop project scopes in support of tender packages, including cost estimates.
• Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle and provide updated schedules and cost forecast.
• Identify project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the assigned project outcomes.
• Coordinate requests from third party contractors and consultants.
• Perform data review and analysis in support of environmental effects monitoring
• Monitor activities at the mine site that are potentially harmful to the environment and suggest ways to improve them
• Support ongoing environmental permitting initiatives at the Côté Gold Site, including the issuance of internal site environmental permits.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental field reports/memos, compliance reports, management plans and online reporting functions as they pertain to regulatory and permit requirements
• Manage monitoring data including data entry, database management and quality assurance
• Maintain field environmental compliance files and assist in effluent treatment operations on-site
• Attend meetings and conduct field inspections with company personnel, consultants, and regulatory agency representatives, as necessary.
• Support site operations by planning and delivering environmental training for staff and contractors
• Other duties as required and directed by the Environmental Department from time to time

Area 2: Environmental Legislation

• Contributing to continuous improvement of environment-related processes and procedures
• Staying abreast of environmental legislation
• Assisting in the implementation of procedures and scopes of work to satisfy provincial and federal government regulatory requirements at the operational level
• Executes procedures, policies, and proactive measures to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the operation.

Safety & Sustainability Expectation

• Maintain a collaborative concern for the health and safety of oneself, colleagues, and local communities.
• Adhere to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently while in production environments.
• Remain vigilant and promptly address and report any unsafe conditions observed.
• Adhere to operational protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Verify that workspaces adhere to both Côté Gold’s Health and Safety policies and the relevant Occupational Health and Safety Acts.
• Take necessary actions to safeguard the well-being of others in the workplace.
• Demonstrate safety leadership by consistently exemplifying best practices.

Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

• Works independently under general direction.
• Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods, and general efficiency.
• Work is specialized in nature.
• Work is performed under general direction and assigned in terms of specific objectives to be achieved.
• Requires considerable initiative and judgment in delivering results.
• Work often requires ability to handle more than one assignment at a time
• Resolves problems requiring judgment to select a solution from a number of alternatives

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Technical diploma in Environmental Studies.
• Degree in Environmental Studies or Environmental Engineering is considered an asset.
• 1+ years of environmental and mining related experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating various types of recreational vehicles and field instrumentation (ATV, Snow machine, boat/motor, flow/water quality meter, GPS, laptops, data loggers)
• Working knowledge of Government Acts and Regulations.
• Good understanding of the environmental impact of mining and milling processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, with both internal and external contacts using Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Excellent orienteering and organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and be pleasant and courteous in interpersonal interactions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Perform basic maintenance and calibration of sampling instruments and other environmental equipment
• Good IT knowledge, ArcGIS experience would be an advantage

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Fitness & Wellness Subsidy
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Registered Pension Plan with Company Match
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• TFSA & RRSP
• Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier Canadian gold producer with operating gold mines on three continents. We are in growth-mode, with a robust pipeline of development and exploration projects in Canada, South America and Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate. IAMGOLD was recently recognized by the Corporate Knights magazine on its Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list.

Primary Location: Canada

Work Locations: 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Organization: Cote Gold