Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician.

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the Environmental Technician must safely carry out an assortment of field and office work to meet business and regulatory needs. Position involves considerable amount of time in the field in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain environmental monitoring and inspection programs which include but are not limited to ambient air, surface water, groundwater, potable water, as well as tailings and dam management programs
• Support the Environmental Department in data collection, management, analysis, and internal and external provincial and federal regulatory reporting (e.g., MEWS, MERS, Air Quality Data, NPRI)
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance Net Present Value (NPV) and support the company’s strategic environmental objectives and targets
• Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and spills, providing recommendations and ensuring proper response actions
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory and field monitoring equipment
• Serve as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot to conduct inspections and surveys
• Participate in government audits and regulatory inspections
• Assist with the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Skills and Qualifications:

• College/University degree in Environmental Studies or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in the mining industry is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, including boat and ATV safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, power point) and strong data management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• On occasion will have to lift up to 50lbs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual compensation of CAD$70,000 to CAD$86,000.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery's Kidd Met Site.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.