Environmental Technician

Job Summary

You will be responsible for monitoring activities in the environmental department to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and site standards at the Kinross Great Bear site.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collect and monitor environmental data (including but not limited to surface water, ground water, air & noise, light, and acid rock drainage).
• Organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants.
• Supervise/assist subcontractors during field work including excavation, sampling, borehole drilling, etc.
• Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits.
• Review and maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with site standards and Government sampling and monitoring criteria. 
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Post-secondary education in a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years technical experience in the environmental field, and/or in the mining industry.

• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Environmental Legislation.
• Capable of learning and adapting to new equipment and software.
• Comprehends and capable of interpreting technical language.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problem.

Benefits

At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team success. Benefits offered for this position include: 

• Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan, Registered Retirement Savings, and Registered Pension Plans
• 160 Hours of Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis

Work Conditions

This position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. Local candidates, or those willing to relocate, with relocation assistance, will be given priority for this position. The schedule for this position is 5X2.

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary for the Environmental Technician is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 + Short Term Incentive, + Group Benefit Coverage. 

The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development. 

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.  

Existing Vacancy

This job is for an existing vacancy.