Environmental Technician

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our Operations team:

Environmental Technician

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan, centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, and Sudbury, Ontario. The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team! If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance, and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Date Posted: January 10, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Technician and Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Technician is responsible for providing technical support to the Environmental Department including field work, laboratory in-house testing work, and office work.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support to the Environmental Department including field work, laboratory in-house testing work, and office work.
2. Perform site-wide inspections.
3. Assist with hazardous waste management.
4. Collect samples for external laboratory and in-house analysis (air, soil, surface, and groundwater).
5. Ensure environmental compliance as per the site monitoring program and government regulations.
6. Follow site procedures.
7. Assist with environmental incident response.
8. Perform calibration and maintenance of field/lab equipment.
9. Conduct streamflow measurements, data management, and record keeping.
10. Assist with government reporting requirements.
11. Employ knowledge of environmental procedures, techniques, and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

1. Post-secondary education in an Environmental Field.
2. 2 years of field experience, preferably in mining operations.
3. Superior computer skills.
4. Strong experience with Excel and EQWin are assets.
5. Class G License.
6. Ability to operate ATV, snow machine, watercraft, and field equipment.
7. Excellent ability to effectively work with a team.
8. Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
9. Strong safety focus.
10. Organization and time management skills.

Schedule: 11 hour shifts on a 7/7 schedule.

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website at www.alamosgold.com, and apply online under the careers section.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.