Environmental Specialist
Musselwhite Mine
Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.
Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulfide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.
The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.
Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.
Purpose
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to safety to join our Environmental Team at Orla Mining. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental monitoring, regulatory reporting, field-based environmental programs and collaboration across teams to ensure adherence responsible environmental practices. This individual will report directly to the Environmental Superintendent.
Responsibilities include:
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial and federal environmental regulations (ie. air, water, waste, hazardous materials)
• Plan, conduct and manage the environmental field programs as per site permits, initiatives and corporate requirements
• Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and maintain oversight of sampling programs, laboratories and data quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental performance life cycle management at the mine.
• Compile, review, and analyze environmental data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in identifying and supporting progressive reclamation opportunities for inclusion in the mine business plan
• Prepare environmental reports for review by Environmental Superintendent prior to submission to government authorities and
other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation
• Participate in site inspections and engage with other departments to promote environmental awareness and compliance
• Assist the Environmental Superintendent in various projects and assignments within the Environmental Department as required.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in the environmental monitoring, compliance, or reporting, preferably in a mining or industry setting
• Demonstrate experience in environmental data management, reporting and documentation
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legislation relevant to the mining industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g.Sharepoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams) experience with MonitorPro or environmental
databases considered an asset
• Familiarity with GIS platforms and exposure to modelling tools are considered an asset
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail
Working Conditions:
The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day
Compensation:
• The salary for this position is CAD $107,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this
position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the
option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.