Description

Position at Gibraltar Mine

Company Background and Culture

Taseko Mines is a dynamic international mining company, headquartered in Vancouver. Our strategy is to grow our company through developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced stage projects.

Taseko owns (75%) and operates the state-of-the-art Gibraltar Mine in central British Columbia. Gibraltar is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada and has a 700 person workforce. Gibraltar has a long mine life and produces an average of 140 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year.

The company has recently completed construction of a US$25 million demonstration plant at its Florence Copper Project in Arizona. Florence Copper is a unique in-situ copper recovery project which, when in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s copper production. Engineering, design and permitting activities are underway in preparation for the 25-year commercial production phase of the project.

In addition to the activities underway at Florence Copper and Yellowhead, Taseko continues engineering, permitting and environmental assessment related activities at its Aley niobium project in north central BC. For more information on Taseko visitour website at https://www.tasekomines.com.

Key Responsibilities

Leading and coordinating the Taseko-Gibraltar Field Monitoring program onsite, in accordance with the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and applicable permits/regulations.
Preparation of Annual Environmental Report.
Preparation of Quarterly Water Quality Report.
Preparation of internal Monthly Environmental Report.
Management of ML/ARD monitoring program.
Management of Hydrometric Program.
Supervise Environmental Monitors and Technicians.
Coordinate Sampling and Environmental Inspection Schedule.
Manage water, air, and soil quality database.
Manage meteorological data and support equipment maintenance.
Support permitting and compliance activities.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

3-5 years of environmental experience, ideally inthe field of water quality or environmental management.
Proficientat technical writing, communication, and presenting.
Working knowledge of provincial and federal regulations as they relate to mining and the environment.
Proficiency with ArcGIS will be an asset.
Excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.
Comfortable working with ATV, UTV, and snowmobiles will be an asset.
Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
Experience with Database management, such as Monitor Pro, will be an asset.
Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in an environmental-related field.
Professional designation or intention and ability to obtain professional designation (P.Eng., RPBio, P.Ag.,etc.).

Compensation

At Taseko, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

If you are qualified for the position posted and are interested in being part of reshaping the future of Taseko Mines Limited, please contact us either through our website at https://www.tasekomines.com or by sending your particulars resume and cover letter to Maria Orr at [email protected]

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