Environmental Specialist, Water

Description  Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projectslocatedin 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 usoperatesafely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our localcommunitiesand builda state of the artmine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!
Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist, Wateris 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 technicalexpertisein 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 receivingenvironmentmonitoringprograms.
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 groundwatermonitoringwell installation, maintenance, monitoring, and decommissioning.
Maintain accurate environmental data and ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Environmental Technicians and field personnel.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Indigenous partners to achieve environmentalobjectives.
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, ora 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'sLicencewith a clean driving record.
Occupational First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, WHMIS, and TDG certifications, or willingness to obtain.
Ability toworka rotational schedule in a remote camp environment.
Experience / Skills
5+ yearsof 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 of applicable provincial and federal environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while…