Engineer in Training, Environmental

Position Title

EIT, Environmental

Full-Time

Gibraltar Mine

Williams Lake, BC

Superintendent, Environment and Tailings

$94,900 to $118,700

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Environmental Department at Gibraltar Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent or experienced engineering graduate to gain hands‑on experience in environmental monitoring, water management, and reclamation at one of Canada’s largest open pit copper mines. The successful candidate will assist with environmental field programs, data analysis, and compliance reporting, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to promote environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior professionals, develop technical competencies, and progress toward Professional Engineer registration through Taseko’s EIT development framework.

• Ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and applicable environmental permits.
• Participate in and promote a safety‑first culture within the Environmental Department and across site operations.
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs including surface water, groundwater, and reclamation activities.
• Support management of hydrometric stations, water treatment systems, and field instrumentation.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental data to support permit compliance and operational decision‑making.
• Assist with environmental inspections, audits, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote environmental awareness and best practices across site operations.
• Support continuous improvement through innovation, data analysis, and optimization of environmental programs.
• Participate in the preparation of environmental reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Support Taseko’s EIT program through mentorship, professional development, and cross‑functional project experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Geological or Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Prior experience or co‑op experience in mining, industrial environmental management, or water monitoring is an asset.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or database tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and ability to work in a field environment as required.

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