Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist - Governance and Reporting - (13447)
Description
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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 mínimal 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.

**Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold**

**ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - GOVERNANCE AND REPORTING**

The Environmental Specialist - Governance and Reporting works collaboratively with the team to ensure compliance with reporting and permitting requirements stipulated by regulatory instruments, legislation and approvals. They will provide on-site environmental training, awareness and direction to environmental staff and other site personnel.

**Key Responsibilities**

Area 1:
Environmental governance and reporting.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
- Update environmental management and monitoring plans to reflect operations and procedures.
- Responsible for data management of monitoring programs.
- Coordinate the implementation of and provide direction concerning ongoing environmental permitting initiatives as they pertain to on and off-site contractors, consultants and site staff and personnel.
- Prepare environmental field reports/memos, compliance reports, and online reporting functions as they pertain to regulatory and permit requirements.
- Manage monitoring data including data entry, database management and quality assurance.
- Participate in meetings and field inspections with team members, consultants, and regulatory agency personnel, as required.
- Responsible for the review of construction scopes against regulatory requirements, permit conditions, and Environmental Management Requirements.
- Provide a professional opinion on matters related to the execution of environmentally sensitive scopes.
- Monitor compliance to permit conditions and Environmental Management Requirements through field inspections, focus assessments and audits.
- Liaise with Ministry of Environment personnel regarding permits, permit violations, permit modifications, etc
- Develop procedures and policies and implement proactive measures and studies to prevent permit violations

Area 2:
Operational excellence.
- Seek opportunities to improve environmental governance and reporting.
- Be proactive and solution driven and implement operational improvements.
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
- Continually seek to improve your skills.
- Watch for inefficiencies or problems.
- Ensure problems and inefficiencies are shared with others.
- Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Consider risk along the five dimensions (throughput, time, quality, sustainability and cost)

**Qualifications**:
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Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves*
minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Environment, Science, Biology, Water Management or other related field.

Work experience - Nature & Length
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental and mining-related experience.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements
- Experience with the various regulatory reporting systems and platforms including Water Taking Reporting System and Hazardous Waste Information Network would be an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of Government Acts and Regulations.
- Excellent skills in project management, technical writing, construction planning and execution monitoring
- 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 and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented.
- Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties.
- Proficient with computer software and systems.

**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 Peopl