General Scope
The Site Environment Supervisor is the site's lead for environmental regulatory compliance at the Minto Mine, reporting to the VP Lands & Environment, and Director, Site Operations and Business Planning. This role is intended for a hands-on environmental professional who is comfortable working in a remote mine-site setting and who can translate permit requirements, management plans, and monitoring programs into safe, practical, and well-documented field execution.
The Site Environment Supervisor will coordinate and supervise third-party environmental contractors, ensure monitoring programs are completed to the required standard, support regulatory and permit reporting, and act as a key site resource for environmental compliance and spill response.
The successful candidate will have direct experience with mine-site or exploration environmental programs, including surface water and groundwater sampling, field inspections, erosion and sediment control, biological and wildlife-related surveys, contractor oversight, data QA/QC, and environmental incident response.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Permit Implementation
- Act as the site lead for environmental compliance with water licenses, and Quartz Mining Land Use Permit, including tracking permit conditions, effluent and discharge criteria, and reporting deadlines.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports, notifications, and annual filings to the Yukon Water Board, Yukon Government Energy, Mines and Resources, and other regulators as required.
- Translate permit conditions and management plan requirements into clear field tasks, inspection routines, contractor scopes, sampling schedules, and follow-up actions.
- Support permit amendment, transfer, and renewal processes, including coordination with technical consultants.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Contractor and Field Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate third-party environmental consultants, monitors, samplers, biologists, archaeologists, water technicians, drilling/exploration support contractors, waste contractors, and other vendors carrying out environmental work on site.
- Review contractor work plans, field procedures, and deliverables to confirm alignment with permit conditions and company standards.
- Conduct routine environmental inspections of active work areas, fuel storage areas, water management infrastructure, exploration work sites, water management infrastructure, and other areas with potential environmental risk.
- Coordinate environmental oversight with site operations, construction contractors, and logistics to manage environmental risk during active construction, drilling, and reclamation work.
Water Quality and Environmental Monitoring
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in surface water and groundwater monitoring programs in accordance with approved monitoring plans, permits, standard operating procedures, and QA/QC requirements.
- Track and interpret water quality results, including dissolved metals and effluent standards, against licence criteria.
- Support monitoring of contact water, non-contact water, seepage, runoff, diversions, ponds, sumps, discharge points, groundwater wells, and receiving environments.
- Maintain and update water quality, monitoring, and compliance tracking databases and spreadsheets.
Archaeological, Biological and Ecological Field Programs
- Plan and/or oversee biological, wildlife, and vegetation survey programs typical of mine and exploration sites, including aquatic and fisheries surveys, wildlife surveys, and vegetation and reclamation monitoring.
- Support environmental baseline and monitoring programs associated field activities conducted onsite.
- Coordinate with qualified professionals and third-party consultants engaged to complete specialized archaeological, biological and environmental studies.
Spill Preparedness and Response
- Maintain and continuously improve the site's spill prevention, preparedness, and response program, including spill kit readiness, equipment inspections, and contingency planning.
- Lead the onsite response to spills, releases, or other environmental incidents, including containment, notification, and remediation coordination.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of spills and releases to the Yukon Spill Line and other regulators as required.
- Deliver spill response training and drills for site personnel and contractors.
Reporting and Stakeholder Relations
- Prepare clear, accurate environmental reports and updates for site leadership, ownership, and regulators.
- Support engagement with the Selkirk First Nation on environmental matters.
Health and Safety
- Adhere to all Selkirk Mining Corp.’s health and safety policies and camp procedures.
- Participate actively in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and hazard identification.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses.
- Participate in the JOHS Committee and site safety programs as they relate to environmental risk.
The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Key Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience
- Degree or diploma in environmental science, biology, earth science, natural resource management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of environmental experience in mining, exploration, or heavy industrial settings, including field supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience conducting or overseeing surface water and groundwater sampling programs.
- Experience with mine-site or exploration biological and wildlife survey programs.
- Working knowledge of Canadian mining environmental regulatory frameworks (water licences, land use permits, spill reporting requirements); Yukon-specific experience is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated experience supervising third-party contractors and consultants.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for regulators and leadership.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a remote environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred (Assets):
- Experience working directly under Yukon water licences and land use permits (e.g., Type A/Type B Water Licences, Quartz Mining Land Use Permits).
- Experience working with or alongside Indigenous governments or First Nations on environmental or land matters.
- Certification or training in spill response, incident command, or environmental emergency management.
- Experience with environmental databases, GIS, or data visualization tools.
- WHMIS, First Aid, or other relevant safety certifications.
- Previous experience working in a remote mining, construction, or heavy industrial setting.
What We Offer
- A lead environmental role in the near-term restart of a significant copper-gold-silver mine in the Yukon Territory.
- Competitive rotational salary commensurate with experience.
- Comfortable on-site camp accommodations and meals.
- Comprehensive safety training and PPE provided.
- The opportunity to shape and lead the site's environmental compliance program from an early stage.
- A collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
About Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
Born from a bold vision and rooted in community, Selkirk Mining Corp. ("Selkirk Copper") represents a new era in Canadian mining. Established through the Selkirk First Nation's historic purchase of the Minto Mine, we are redefining what it means to be an owner -not just a stakeholder-in resource development. Our foundation is grounded in land stewardship, long-term thinking, and respect for the land and people who call it home.
We are committed to responsible exploration and mining that creates enduring benefits. Our core values of integrity, respect, sustainability, community, and innovation guide every decision as we work toward a lasting legacy of economic opportunity and environmental care in the Yukon.
We are currently seeking a Site Environment Supervisor that shares our values and is ready to take on exciting challenges as the company evolves.
Pay: $40.00-$46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
Application question(s):
- Are you currently based in Western Canada?
Work Location: In person
