Technician - Environmental

2 months ago


Vanderhoof, Canada Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project Full time

Overview:
BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis is listed on the TSX Venture exchange, and is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. Our current focus is construction of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join an entrepreneurial organization focused on technical excellence without the bureaucracy of larger firms. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution to the project team as the Company pursues the disciplined development of the Blackwater Mine. Artemis Gold received its BC Mines Act permit for Blackwater Mine in March 2023 enabling the project to move into major works construction.

Location: Blackwater Mine site - located 160 km southwest of Prince George, BC.

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Employment Type: Permanent

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with on-site environmental field programs (i.e., environmental monitoring, erosion and sediment control, surface and groundwater monitoring, sediment and sampling, wildlife surveys and monitoring etc.)
- Participate in fish habitat compensation projects
- Field data management and organization, including database entry
- Consultant / contractor logistics and technical support
- Regular use of boat and off-road vehicles (e.g. snowmobiles, ATV/UTV)
- Interact and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors
- Ensure that BW Gold environmental commitments and Health and Safety (H&S) policies are observed in all site activities

Qualifications:

- Technical diploma with an Environmental/Biological focus (e.g. Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Wildlife/Fish, Engineering)
- 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a mining environment
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Physically able to travel and work in the field for extended periods in inclement weather
- Mechanical aptitude to use off-road vehicles and environmental monitoring equipment and to troubleshoot issues
- Proficient in MS Office Suite of Products, Microsoft Teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong data management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to take clear, concise and defensible field notes
- Strong multi-tasking and proven ability to manage competing priorities based on site demands
- Safety conscious, reliable, self-starter and a team player
- Occupational and/or wilderness first aid, electrofishing certification, and experience with environmental monitoring are considered strong assets