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We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.\nReporting to the Environmental Superintendent or designate, the Junior Environmental Specialist participates in a structured professional-development program intended to build the technical, regulatory, analytical and operational competencies required for progression into an Environmental Specialist role. The Junior Specialist receives cross-functional experience across the Environmental Department while completing increasingly complex assignments in areas such as regulatory reporting, environmental monitoring, technical review, data interpretation, Environmental Work Plan review, management planning, incident follow-up and operational support. The primary development focus will be aligned with departmental priorities, individual aptitude and the current distribution of Specialist work. The role combines office-based analytical and reporting responsibilities with direct participation in field implementation, inspections, training, mentoring and environmental incident response. Assignments are completed under progressively reduced supervision as competencies are demonstrated.\nMain Accountabilities\nSupports the preparation, coordination, review and quality assurance of regulatory reports, technical submissions, internal summaries and associated tracking tools.\nAssists with the interpretation and implementation of applicable permits, licences, Project Certificate conditions, management plans, procedures and environmental commitments.\nSupports the planning, scheduling, field implementation and evaluation of environmental monitoring programs.\nCoordination and development of regulatory reports including regulatory requirements stipulated by the Commercial Lease, Project Certificate, water licences and other regulatory instruments, legislation and approvals\nCompletes data review, routine QA/QC, basic analysis, tabulation and visualization, and identifies apparent gaps, anomalies or follow-up requirements.\nAssists with the review of Environmental Work Plans, scopes of work and operational proposals to identify environmental requirements, mitigation measures and verification needs.\nParticipates in inspections, field verification, spill and environmental incident response, investigation, documentation, corrective-action follow-up and lessons-learned activities.\nCoordinates defined contributions from Environmental staff, operating departments, contractors, consultants and laboratories to support assigned deliverables.\nMaintains clear, complete and auditable records, including commitments, actions, decisions, correspondence, review comments and final work products.\nPrepares professional emails, memoranda, report sections, presentations, training material and technical summaries appropriate to the trainee's level of delegated responsibility.\nProvides technical support to the Environmental Team within demonstrated areas of competence.\nMain Qualifications\nPost-secondary diploma or degree in environmental science, environmental technology, biology, geology, engineering technology, natural-resource management or a related discipline is preferred.\nA combination of relevant Project experience, technical competence, demonstrated writing and analytical ability, and clear development potential may be considered in place of the preferred education.\nRelevant experience in environmental monitoring, compliance, operations, technical coordination, data management, report preparation or a related field is preferred.\nExperience working at the Mary River Project or in a remote mining, construction or industrial environment is an asset.\nExperience using Microsoft Word and Excel, environmental databases, document-control systems or field-data applications is an asset.\nPrevious exposure to permits, licences, management plans, monitoring programs, inspections, spill response or consultant coordination is an asset.\nStrong written communication and the ability to organize information clearly, accurately and objectively.\nAnalytical aptitude, sound judgment and willingness to distinguish confirmed facts from assumptions or information gaps.\nCareful attention to detail, record keeping, document control and quality assurance.\nAbility to plan work, manage deadlines, follow up with contributors and escalate concerns appropriately.\nAbility to read and interpret written requirements, procedures, permits, technical documents and data tables.\nCompetence with computers and willingness to develop advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, databases and document-management systems.\nProfessional communication and the ability to work constructively with field staff, management, operating departments, consultants and regulators.\nInitiative, reliability, adaptability and receptiveness to editing, coaching and constructive feedback.\nAbility to work independently within delegated authority while recognizing when Specialist or management review is required.\nCommitment to safe work, continuous learning and the Environmental Department's operational and regulatory responsibilities.\nRotational work schedule providing continuity and cross-shift coverage.\nCombination of office-based work and field activities in Arctic conditions, including inspections, monitoring support, work-area review and incident response.\nFrequent computer use and extended periods of reading, writing, data review and document preparation.\nAbility to travel within the Project area and work around active mining, transportation, marine and construction activities.\nValid driver's licence or ability to obtain site driving authorization is required.\nAdditional certifications such as PCOC, PAL, first aid or role-specific technical training may be required depending on assigned duties \nJob Location\nMary River Mine Site, NU, CanadaCompensation\nCompensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. 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