The Manager, Environment will work closely with the project management team and NexGold’s environment team (VP Sustainability and Director of Environment) to lead project-based environmental programs and contribute to the management of permitting and environmental approvals for the Goldboro Gold Project. They will develop and implement procedures and programs at the Goldboro Gold Project, ensuring alignment with the NexGold Mining Corporate Vision. Drawing on strong technical expertise, the Manager will be accountable for environmental compliance, performance, risk management, and making recommendations for improvement. The Manager must consider environmental and other commitments made in the Community Benefits Agreement and Mutual Benefits Agreement, and their job performance must be reflective of NexGold’s established reputation with regulators and communities.
NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Mi'kmaq participation in all phases of the Goldboro Project. NexGold is committed to hiring locally within the Guysborough County. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the Construction Environmental Management Plan for Goldboro, including all related plans. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction Erosion and Sediment Control
- Contingency Plan
- Best Management Practices Plan for Control of Fugitive Dust Emissions
- Historic Tailings Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan
- Metal Leaching/Acid Rock Drainage Management Plan
- Blast Management Plan
- Hazardous waste Management Plan
- Waste Management Plan
- Participate, as required, in the revision of the Environmental Management Plan and other related plans.
- Manage surface water and ground water monitoring programs in compliance with existing plans/programs.
- In consultation with the NexGold environment team, develop and ensure environmental training requirements are met by all employees and contractors for the Goldboro project.
- Identify environmental risks and create mitigation plans to minimize impacts.
- Ensure project compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with the project/environment teams in the development of environmental procedures and programs at site, ensuring they are informed by the needs and perspectives of local communities and industry best practices.
- Provide technical environmental support to the Community Relations team and collaborate where relevant for the planning and implementation of Indigenous and public engagement programs for the Goldboro Gold Project.
- Support the Community Relations team to ensure the successful implementation of Agreements negotiated prior to and throughout the project phase.
- Ensure that all environmental and related community consultation data is suitably entered, validated, and securely retained in the relevant databases, and run reports as required to support regulatory applications and other requirements.
- Provide input to environmental data management and monitoring systems required to comply with all regulatory, permits, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Ensure project environment inquiries and concerns are responded to in a timely and effective manner.
- Support the project management team and NexGold’s environment team on approaches for addressing complex environment issues and support an understanding of effective regulatory compliance and environmental performance.
- Ensure all environmental hazards, near-misses, and incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with relevant procedures and appropriate remedial actions implemented in a timely manner.
- Support risk assessments for critical infrastructure (e.g. tailings storage facilities, water management infrastructure, and waste rock storage facilities).
- Monitor and audit construction and service contractors to ensure that they have appropriate environmental controls in place and that they comply with permit conditions and all applicable federal, provincial and municipal environmental acts, laws, bylaws, regulations, etc., as well as community obligations.
- Contribute to the company’s annual ESG Reporting program, as needed.
- Implement environmental performance standards, systems, processes/tools, and objectives in relation to the Goldboro Gold Project.
- Provide a detailed cross-over to the Assistant Manager, Environment (Second-in-Charge “2-I-C”) and be available for questions, clarification, and guidance as required.
Other Duties
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Goldboro Gold Project’s Environment team, including enabling employee development and setting performance objectives, expectations and priorities for team members.
- Manage staff and consultants to effectively leverage skillsets and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration.
- Oversee the safety of environmental staff, contractors, and consultants and spend time directly in the field as required.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and excellence while championing and promoting the company’s vision, values, and goals.
- Contribute to the development, management, reviews and reporting for annual department budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Contribute to project reporting requirements.
- This position requires recurring rotational travel to the project site during the project’s construction and commissioning periods (typically two weeks on site followed by two weeks off). Occasional business travel will be required prior to the start of construction.
- Additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the Company from time-to-time.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering in an environmental-related field.
- A minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in the management of environment and regulatory affairs for the design, construction and commissioning of a mine or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in mine permitting and compliance in Nova Scotia during the construction phase.
- Experience working in a mine site environment.
- Possess a wide breadth of expertise in environmental management in the mining industry, such as environmental management systems, regulatory approvals, water quality management, air quality management, mine waste management, biodiversity, ecological or human health risk assessments, noise, and closure/reclamation.
- Expertise in developing and maintaining environmental and risk management systems.
- Advanced proficiency in supporting operational leadership and technical/project teams to incorporate environmental performance matters and risks into their work.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Nova Scotia and federal legislation and regulations.
- A thorough understanding of the environmental impacts of mining and milling processes.
- Expert communication and presentation skills, particularly with presenting technical information in plain language and report writing.
- Ability to synthesize and interpret complex data.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, including site management and senior leadership.
- Effective problem resolution involving a high degree of independent judgement.
- Effective strategic planning and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve deadlines and manage priorities.
- Strong analytical thinking, capable of macro-level and detailed-level analyses.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect in all situations.
- Effective computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic database management.
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor activities in inclement weather on an occasional basis.
- Ability to safely operate UTVs, snowmobiles, boats, and other field equipment or willingness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license Nova Scotia Class 5.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering is preferred.
- Understanding of Indigenous communities in Nova Scotia preferred.
- Experience with Nova Scotia regulations is preferred.
- Proficiency with consultation and/or community engagement tracking software preferred.
- Professional designation (e.g. P. Eng., EP) is considered an asset.
Role Details:
- Schedule: Initially Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5PM. During the construction phase of the assigned Project(s), the employee will be required to primarily work at the assigned Project location with rotational travel on a rotation schedule, which is anticipated to be a 14/14 rotation (12 hr workdays) schedule subject to governmental approval, if applicable.
- Work Arrangements: Site-based with fieldwork
- Location: Goldboro Gold Project
- Department: Projects/Sustainability
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type: Full-time permanent
- Vacancy Nature: Existing Vacancy
- Compensation Rate: Annual base salary $160,000-$175,000, dependent on incumbent's qualifications and experience. Eligible for discretionary short-term incentive programs.
- Benefits: Eligible for Company-paid group benefits package (health, dental, paramedical, vision, employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, and employee & family assistance program). Mandatory participation in group long-term disability (LTD) insurance program with employee-paid premiums.
- Retirement: Eligible for Company retirement savings program with company-match.
- Vacation: Access to paid vacation time from hire date.
- PPE: CSA-approved work boots are eligible for reimbursement by NexGold. All other PPE will be provided by the company on an as-needed basis.
- Housing: The incumbent will be provided with hotel, company housing, and/or camp accommodations while working on-site at Project location for the rotational work schedule during the Construction Phase.
- Travel: This is eligible for a travel allowance for the rotational work schedule in accordance with NexGold’s travel-related policies and practices.
- AI Disclosure: NexGold uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process to screen applicants based on their responses to questions about job requirements and our company's hiring commitments.
NexGold Mining Corp. is a proud Canadian company and believes our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of our country and the communities where we operate.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise our HR team of any accommodation requirements and all reasonable efforts will be made to provide the necessary accommodation.
