Summer Student, Environment Technician

at  Centerra Gold

SUMMARY

The Environmental Summer Student will perform environmental monitoring and sampling duties to maintain compliance with site permits and conserve environmental integrity. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take part in various projects including reclamation, hydrological monitoring, and environmental effects monitoring, among others.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Enrollment in, or completion of a university degree or college diploma in environmental science, environmental technology, fish and wildlife, environmental engineering, etc.
• Previous experience in environmental monitoring, the resource sector, or industrial environments is considered an asset.
• Able and willing to perform labor-intensive tasks, such as hiking or carrying heavy equipment to work sites in adverse weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class 5 or equivalent).
• Strong computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• First aid or other certificates considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of power equipment, electrical systems, and hand tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Motivation for on-the-job training and career progression.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a diverse team.
• Strong safety consciousness and willingness to adhere to safe work practices.
• Able to thrive in a fast-past environment with multiple priorities.
• Good social, communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform labor tasks, such as hiking or carrying heavy equipment in various environmental conditions.
• Excellent report writing skills and high degree of computer literacy.
• Details and results-oriented with the ability to multi-task, and adhere to deadlines.
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail in data entry, equipment maintenance, and lab work.

• Conduct flow measurements in streams and weirs.
• Install, maintain and retrieve data from a network of hydrometric stations.
• Complete water level and benchmark surveys using an automatic level and survey rod.
• QA/QC, upload and share hydrometric data with site-teams and consultants.
• Collect surface and groundwater samples from various sites which are accessed by foot, truck, boat or ATV.
• Ensure water, dustfall and partisol samples are handled correctly while in the field, packaged for shipping appropriately, and shipped to achieve prescribed hold times and temperatures.
• Ensure field data (e.g., field sheets and notes) are recorded, scanned, and filed in the appropriate place and in a timely manner.
• Complete reconnaissance sampling of potential water quality risks (e.g., seepage, ML/ARD, erosion and sediment control) and any other monitoring tasks outlined in permits or site management plans.
• Maintain and calibrate field instruments as set out per site SOPs and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with wildlife monitoring programs, including wildlife camera and data management.
• Maintain cleanliness of Environment Department vehicles, facilities and equipment.
• Respond to and document any spills, along with keeping the site spill/incident log current.
• Implement erosion and sediment control best practices and progressive reclamation activities.
• Operate pickup trucks, ATVs, boats and small engine equipment in a safe manner.
• Monitor and maintain water retaining and drainage structures to ensure capacity for runoff, as required.
• Provide field support for other environmental monitoring programs and consultants as required.
• Support in the planning and execution of various environmental initiatives.
• Actively participate and engage with MTM’s safety culture.