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Environmental Technician

  • Marathon, ON, Canada

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About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking a proactive, safety-focused Environmental Technician to support environmental monitoring and compliance activities at a mining project in the interior of British Columbia. This is a camp-based, fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) position operating on a rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site. The Environmental Technician will execute field-based environmental programs and ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations. This role is critical in supporting responsible resource development by implementing monitoring programs, identifying environmental risks, and ensuring that site activities align with environmental management plans and permit conditions.

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:

  • Accept No Mediocrity
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
  • Be True to Our Word
  • Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
  • Maintain Open and Honest Communication
  • Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute environmental monitoring programs, including surface water, groundwater, effluent, and air quality sampling
  • Conduct routine environmental inspections to ensure compliance with permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements
  • Collect, record, and manage environmental data using standardized procedures and digital systems
  • Support wildlife, vegetation, and habitat monitoring programs, including documenting observations and incidents
  • Inspect and maintain erosion and sediment control measures
  • Assist in the implementation of environmental management and mitigation plans
  • Support spill response, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking
  • Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment and field instruments
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly environmental reports for internal teams and regulators
  • Collaborate with site operations, engineering teams, and environmental specialists to support project execution
  • Identify non-compliance issues and recommend practical, field-based solutions
  • Promote environmental awareness and best practices across all site personnel
  • Ensure all work is conducted safely and in alignment with company policies and project objectives
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Responsibilities

The Environmental Technician will execute field-based monitoring programs, including water and air quality sampling, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They are responsible for managing environmental data, maintaining field equipment, and collaborating with site operations to implement mitigation plans.

Requirements

The role requires a proactive individual capable of conducting routine inspections and documenting environmental observations in a remote mining camp setting. Candidates must be able to adhere to strict safety standards and effectively communicate findings to internal teams and regulators.

Skills

  • Environmental monitoring
  • Compliance reporting
  • Water sampling
  • Air quality sampling
  • Data management
  • Wildlife monitoring
  • Erosion control
  • Sediment control
  • Spill response
  • Incident investigation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Environmental management
  • Field inspection
  • Technical reporting

Benefits

  • Full camp accommodations

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Categories

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Science & Research
  • Construction

Keywords

  • Environmental Technician
  • Mining
  • FIFO
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Compliance
  • Water Quality
  • Air Quality
  • Groundwater
  • Effluent
  • Wildlife Monitoring
  • Habitat Monitoring
  • Erosion Control
  • Sediment Control
  • Spill Response
  • Incident Investigation
  • Field Instrumentation
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Environmental Management Plan
  • Data Management
  • Safety
  • Resource Development
  • Environmental Risk
  • Permit Compliance
  • Field Inspection
  • Technical Reporting

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