Environmental Specialist, Water

Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist, Water is responsible for leading water-related environmental monitoring programs that support mine construction and operations while ensuring compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company standards. This role provides technical expertise in surface water, groundwater, hydrology, and water quality, supports water management initiatives, coordinates consultants and contractors, and contributes to continuous improvement of environmental programs.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Water Monitoring & Technical Support

• Lead surface water, groundwater, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Conduct environmental sampling, field investigations, and data analysis.
• Interpret water quality, groundwater, and hydrological data to support operational and regulatory decision-making.
• Evaluate monitoring results against permit requirements, water quality objectives, and regulatory standards.
• Support aquatic effects monitoring and environmental studies.

Water Management & Compliance

• Support water management programs and water treatment operations.
• Coordinate surface water, groundwater, and receiving monitoring programs.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in environmental inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Support discharge authorizations and environmental permitting requirements.
• Coordinate environmental consultants, contractors, laboratories, and technical studies.
• Develop and improve environmental monitoring programs, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Support groundwater monitoring well installation, maintenance, monitoring, and decommissioning.
• Maintain accurate environmental data and ensure QA/QC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Environmental Technicians and field personnel.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Indigenous partners to achieve environmental objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.), Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or other applicable professional designation is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
• Occupational First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, WHMIS, and TDG certifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule in a remote camp environment.

Experience / Skills

• 5+ years of progressive environmental experience in mining, construction, or other industrial environments.
• Experience leading surface water, groundwater, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Experience supporting water management, water treatment, environmental compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience interpreting hydrological, hydrogeological, and water quality data.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and technical studies.
• Working knowledge…