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Titre du poste : Coordonnateur(trice) Environnement
Lieu : Basé à Québec avec des déplacements fréquents vers le site du projet
Exigences en matière de déplacements : Québec et Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Structure hiérarchique : Ce poste relève du Vice-président à la durabilité
Présentation de l’entreprise :
Notre client est une entreprise canadienne de premier plan en exploration et développement minier, axée sur un projet de classe mondiale situé au Labrador, près de la frontière nord du Québec. Ce projet stratégique de développement minéral durable se distingue par ses faibles coûts de production et son accès aux infrastructures ferroviaires existantes et aux ressources hydroélectriques. Dans le cadre de cette initiative, nous recherchons un(e) ingénieur(e) environnemental(e) expérimenté(e) pour se joindre à l’équipe et contribuer à la gestion environnementale et aux processus de permis pour ce projet d’exploration avancée.
Description du poste :
Le/la Coordonnateur(trice) Environnement jouera un rôle clé au sein du département environnement dans la phase de développement initiale du projet Iron Bear, en favorisant la durabilité par la mise en œuvre de programmes de conformité environnementale et de systèmes de gestion conformes aux exigences légales et volontaires. Il/elle supervisera tous les aspects environnementaux physiques du projet, y compris les études environnementales, les permis et les processus de conformité, en soutien aux activités d’exploration, de construction future de la mine et des opérations minières.
Ce poste comprend également la surveillance des impacts environnementaux, la mise en place de stratégies d’atténuation et la promotion d’une culture de responsabilité environnementale, en coordination avec les autres départements pour maintenir un site sécuritaire et respectueux de l’environnement. Cette fonction requiert une expertise en évaluations environnementales et approbations réglementaires. Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) sera responsable de s’assurer que toutes les normes environnementales sont respectées, en ligne avec les objectifs de l’entreprise, les meilleures pratiques de l’industrie et les exigences réglementaires.
Responsabilités principales :
Qualifications et expérience requises :
Job Title: Environment Coordinator
Location: Based in Quebec City with frequent travel to Project Site
Travel Requirements: Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador.
Reporting Structure: The position reports to the VP Sustainability
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading mineral exploration and development company based in Canada, focused on a world-class project located in Labrador near the northern Quebec border. This strategic project opportunity for sustainable mineral development features low production costs and access to existing rail infrastructure and hydropower resources. As part of this initiative, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join the team and contribute to environmental management and permitting for this advanced exploration project.
Position Overview:
The Environment Coordinator will play a key role within the Environment Department in the early phase of development of the Iron Bear Project, driving sustainability by implementing environmental compliance programs and management systems that meet both legal and voluntary requirements. The Environmental Coordinator will oversee all physical environmental aspects of the Iron Bear project, including environmental studies, permitting, and compliance processes to support exploration and future mine construction and mining operations. The role also includes monitoring environmental impacts, implementing mitigation strategies, and promoting a culture of environmental stewardship within the Iron Bear project, while coordinating with other departments to maintain a safe and environmentally responsible site. This role requires expertise in environmental assessments and regulatory approvals. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all environmental standards are met in alignment with company’s goals and objectives, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise the environmental baseline studies performed by third party(ies) to define existing environmental conditions at the project site.
• Contribute to identifying potential environmental risks and develop and implement corresponding environmental mitigation plans to address potential impacts from exploration, construction and mining activities, including water management, dust control, and waste disposal;
• Support the VP Sustainability and the Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement team for any request regarding environmental approvals, permitting and Indigenous relations;
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with First Nations and Indigenous groups in conducting environmental work and implement such partnerships
• Regularly collect and analyze environmental samples (air, water, soil) to monitor for potential contaminants and compliance with permits;
• Maintain detailed environmental monitoring records and reports;
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections of exploration, construction and mining operations to identify potential environmental risks.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental regulations, permits, and company environmental policies;
• Communicate environmental data and concerns to site management and stakeholders;
• Collaborate with operation teams to design and implement environmental control systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in environmental management, permitting, or regulatory compliance within the mining or natural resources sector.
• Fluency in French is required along with working knowledge of English for communications with 3rd parties, provincial regulatory bodies outside Quebec, and the parent company
• Strong knowledge of Canadian environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to coordinate and manage multiple environmental studies and surveys.
• Experience in Newfoundland & Labrador and Northern Quebec and experience working on projects involving First Nations groups is an asset.
• High emotional intelligence with excellent listening and communication skills to engage with local stakeholders.
• Passionate about sustainable development.
• Willingness and ability to frequently travel to project site and related locations in Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador.
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis;
• Leadership abilities to manage a team of environmental technicians and/or subcontractors;
• Proficiency in environmental data management software;