Director, Environment

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Environment and Social Responsibility, The Director, Environment is responsible for providing leadership in the environmental aspects of the company’s activities and for developing, implementing, and overseeing the environmental strategy and elements of the larger social and governance initiatives. This includes leading efforts to reduce the organization’s environmental impact ensuring regulatory compliance (including internal and external reporting), and driving sustainable practices across the business. The Director, Environment will collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to drive continuous improvement in the company's activities in alignment with long term business objectives, and administer associated policies, procedures and practices. A strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship is essential for success in this role. The role will be based in Vancouver.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, technical support and guidance to corporate and mine employees on environmental issues.
• Provide strategic advice on environmental risks.
• Represent the company on environmental matters on external committees with Indigenous Nations and government agencies.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and external parties such as Indigenous Nations, government agencies, and industry groups to promote environmental initiatives.
• Establish/Implement environmental policies, operating procedures and internal and external reporting processes.
• Assist in identification of potential environmental risks/impacts and develop action plans to mitigate.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance to senior management on environmental issues and opportunities.
• Lead the creation and implementation of environmental specific goals, metrics, and action plans to drive environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate and mine site governance.
• Monitor environmental performance and review environmental reporting and make recommendations from time to time on how such reporting can be improved and implement such recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations, while reducing reliance on external resources/consultants.
• Identify and action opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency by amending permits or management plans.
• Analyze and optimize existing processes to reduce waste, energy consumption, water requirements and carbon emissions.
• Lead and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships with all stakeholders including regulatory bodies, government groups, local communities and First Nations, along with site and corporate colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in working with the environmental aspects of mines, preferably with experience in mine water management, technical environmental, environmental compliance programs and regulatory approvals.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience could be considered.

• Candidates with a professional BC designation such as PEng, PGeo, RPBio are strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the various technical processes associated with a mining/process operation and implementation of industry standard environmental mitigation measures required. Experience in both a site-based and corporate environmental roles.
• Strong communication, project management, technical writing and presentation skills, particularly in presenting technical information in plain language
• Proven track record of effective teamwork, organizational development and leadership.
• Knowledge of BC and Canadian environmental assessment legislation, BC Mines Act, BC Water Sustainability Act, BC Environmental Management Act, federal Fisheries Act, or other applicable legislation is an asset
• Ability to gain stakeholder cooperation and support through discussion and negotiations
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and able to travel throughout the region including periodic overnight stays as required
• Must be able to work out of Vancouver Corporate office full time, but frequent travel to the Blackwater Mine is expected.