Job Description
Job Title:
Environmental Systems & Compliance Specialist
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with four operating gold mines, and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects.
Job Summary
This role supports the EQX Technical Services Department in the implementation and management of environmental systems and standards across all operations, with a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of associated business processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage corporate environmental management and performance standards.
- Support sites in their application of internal systems and standards, as well as the Mining Association of Canada – Towards Sustainable Mining Protocols and the World Gold Council – Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
- Coordinate with site teams on ESG data details to improve data quality for trend analysis and system improvements.
- Maintain environmental data collection and analysis processes, including but not limited to data classification, verification, and trend analysis.
- Participate in internal audits and assessments related to environmental performance and compliance with environmental management systems and performance standards.
- Support consistency of data reporting amongst business units and other corporate departments.
- Ensure due diligence and audit requirements are integrated into the assessment and analysis of environmental data.
- Support ESG reporting of environmental data, including climate water, waste, biodiversity, and reclamation.
- Coordinate efforts with other corporate teams to develop highly integrated programs and services to support a “One Equinox” approach to management systems.
- Support alignment of environmental programs with overall corporate mandates and objectives.
- Liaise and provide support on implementation of corporate environmental programs to site operations management, which includes performance and compliance analyses, and support in KPI development.
- Understand Equinox’s business strategies and recommend environmental strategies and initiatives to support those needs.
- Provide education and coaching to help others understand the application of environmental policies, programs, procedures, and technologies.
- Provide technical understanding of environmental policies, processes, and systems.
- Lead by demonstrating the required behaviours, attitudes, and mindset to further develop an already strong corporate environmental culture.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines to support compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of current environmental management practices and technologies by monitoring mining industry and regulatory trends.
Required Experience and Skill Set
- 3+ years of environmental experience.
- Advanced knowledge of environmental management systems, programs, and data analysis methodologies.
- Industrial construction, pipeline, and/or mining industry experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of environmental policies, standards, legislation, and procedures pertaining to the mining industry.
- Ability to take initiative and work interactively with people of different technical and educational backgrounds on environmental issues.
- Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others in a team environment to develop collaborative solutions.
- Strong leadership skills in the form of strategic thinking ability, approach to relationship building, teambuilding, and the ability to build mutual trust and respect.
- Demonstrates sound judgment through effective written and verbal communication of technical knowledge related to environmental matters.
Job Conditions
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
Certifications
Education
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Environmental Studies or related discipline.
The salary range for this position is from $76,600.00 to $119,600.00.