Environmental Technician - Mary River, Canada - Baffinland Iron Mines

Baffinland Iron Mines

Verified Company

Mary River, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission for this Position:

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world's most captivating and seldom seen destinations.

We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation.

Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing.

The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Main Accountabilities:

Conducting field monitoring and sampling programs as required under existing permits, licenses, and the company's Environmental Management System (including surface, lake and ground water, effluent, soil and dust fall sampling).
Assisting with internal due diligence compliance inspections of various site facilities and operational activities
Participating/ assisting with environmental baseline studies, fish habitat monitoring, erosion and sediment control measures, and active migratory bird nest surveys
Assisting with spill prevention and spill response and filling out pertinent forms related to environmental spills and incidents and followup.
Operation of basic hand tools, boat motors and snow mobiles as trained to do so
Maintaining detailed and comprehensive field notes.
Calibrating, installing and maintaining sampling and monitoring equipment.
Conducting field and inhouse lab analyses of field samples using onsite portable analyzers and meters
Use EQuIS software for field data collection, creation of chain of custodies, processing, packing, and preparing samples for shipment.
Entering collected field and laboratory data, photos and inspections into the environmental database.
Filing environmental field notes and data as required
Other technical field and office tasks to support the environmental and site operations groups.
This list is not intended to be allinclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications:

Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a College Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or environmental monitoring, engineering or related program.

- minimum of 1 year experience in construction, mining or oil and gas industry under the environmental discipline

Valid Provincial or Territorial driver's license required
Training or experience with water and effluent monitoring, sampling, and field level analytical techniques required.
Experience operating outboard motors, boats, snowmobiles and GPS required, and water sampling equipment. Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is an asset
Northern/Arctic experience, experience working in inclement weather for extended durations
Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage cooperation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
Ability to be precise and minimize errors to ensure highquality outcomes.
Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).