Environmental Technician (Mining and Aggregates)

Sil Industrial Minerals, part of Sureway Construction Group Ltd., is a company of good, hard-working people dedicated to providing excellent service and top-quality products for its customers through leading edge technology. That's why Sil Industrial Minerals is Western Canada's leader in industrial sands, blasting abrasives and equipment.

Job Description:

Sureway Construction Group Ltd. is a multi-faceted organization which includes extensive sand and gravel land reserves held under the Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates corporate groups.  Sil Industrial Minerals is seeking a full-time Environmental Technician. Reporting to the Land and Environment Manager, this position is responsible for the various duties and responsibilities associated with planning, permitting, compliance, monitoring, exploration, mining, and reclamation of our pit, plant and transload operations.

Work for Sil and enjoy being home with your family/friends every night!

We offer: Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

Schedule: 8 + Hours/day, Schedule as per Operational Requirements

Perks: Health and Dental Benefits

Location: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB - no direct access to public transportation

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements:   

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Environmental Technician Responsibilities:

• Participate in compliance and monitoring requirements associated with pit operations, including weed management, water sampling, piezometer measurements, air/noise monitoring, site inspections, pit dewatering tracking, and completion of annual reports for regulators.
• Participate in all aspects of exploration and mining, including quality control, resource delineation, quality testing, land maintenance and acquisitions, and public engagement activities.
• Support field work prior to, during, and following pit activities (e.g. pre-disturbance assessments, pit monitoring, reclamation assessments, etc.)

Environmental Technician Qualifications:

• At minimum, completion of a two (2) year technical diploma in the Biology, Environment or Geoscience fields from a recognized college or technical institution.
• Relevant industry experience is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience should include environmental site assessment programs, such as soil, vegetation, and wetland assessments.
• Knowledge of Alberta Environment and Parks regulations and guidelines is an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of the mining/aggregate industry is an asset.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcPro, etc.) and field data collection software (Survey123, etc.) is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of independence.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project team environment.
• Candidates must successfully complete Sil Industrial Minerals Orientation, Site Specific Orientation as well as any other fit-for-work testing.

Sil Industrial Minerals is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resumes; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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