Environmental Monitor

Job Title Environmental Monitor

Reporting directly to the Environmental Superintendent or their designate from time to time, this position is primarily responsible for compliance inspections, environmental monitoring programs and supporting site reporting requirements. A large majority of time spent in this position will be outdoors sometimes in inclement weather conditions.

Job Responsibilities:(Including but not limited to)

• Construction environmental monitoring

• Installation of erosion and sediment control measures

• Support water quality monitoring programs, and in-stream monitoring

• Assisting scientific specialists in the programs for terrestrial and aquatic field programs

• Processing, packing, and shipping collected samples as required

• Maintaining field notes and record keeping

• Entering collected field and laboratory data into the environmental database

• Assisting with spill prevention and spill response

• Assisting in recycling, waste sorting, wastewater management programs

• Lifting (Large coolers of water samples, inflatable boats, generators, ice augers etc.)

• Ensures that environmental commitments and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies are observed in all site activities

• Interacts and communicates effectively within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors

• Provides logistical support to the team and performs all other related duties, as necessary

The Ideal Candidate:

• Training in construction or environmental monitoring programs or related discipline is considered an asset

• Computer skills are considered and asset (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Must be very safety conscious, reliable, self-starter and a team player

• Ability to take clear, concise, and defensible field notes

• Previous experience with environmental monitoring/sampling is highly desired

• Posses or be eligible for a valid BC Class 5/7N/7L driver's license

• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate is an asset

• Experience with wilderness or outdoor activities is an asset

• Experience with ATV, GPS, and snowmobile operating procedures are all highly desired

Work Location & Conditions

This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on/13 days off rotation.

The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For those applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace airport, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena's Travel Policy.

There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and from different locations on uneven ground, prolonged periods of standing and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.