Superintendent - Environment

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

 

Reporting to the Manager - Environment, the Superintendent – Environment is responsible for mentoring and coaching of environmental field crews, Indigenous monitors and consultants to ensure completion of field programs, accountable for water, waste, wildlife, reclamation, aquatic health monitoring programs, and complete compliance audits related to the Blackwater Mine.

 

 

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

 

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

 

Employment Type: Fixed Term 

 

End Date: September 2028 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Gold’s safety standards, procedures, and safety systems• Lead contact for the environment department with site operational department Superintendents and Managers and oversee and supervise the day-to-day construction activities, environment team and related consultants• Develop an extensive understanding of compliance requirements in BWG’s: o Environmental Assessment Certificate (primarily through implementation of Management Plans)o Federal and Provincial Permits and Authorizationso First nation commitments and obligations• Accountability for implementation and adherence to project’s regulatory requirements, environmental and social commitments, including compliance/sustainability assurance and reporting• Responsible for understanding and implementing external notifications and reporting requirements• Acting point of contact for external stakeholders and regulators:o Attending meetingso Responding to regulatory requestso Leading on-site regulatory and stakeholder tours• Accountability for water, waste, wildlife, reclamation, aquatic health monitoring programs (e.g., fisheries, environmental effects monitoring, land disturbance and biodiversity management), and other associated environmental programs, including work plan development, scheduling, lead field programs, data assimilation, interpretation, and drafting reports • Mentoring and coaching of environmental field crews, Indigenous monitors and consultants to ensure execution of field programs (including mentoring of strong field data collection skills)• Complete compliance audits against permit/licence requirements and social obligations • Take on a champion role with the development and implementation of an EMS in conformance with permit requirements to ISO 14001 standards• Assist with supplying relevant information for permit applications and tracking and proposing approvals, or amendments as required• Support implementation of project agreements, education and training initiatives • Involvement in leading preparation and execution of regulatory reporting (quarterly, annual)• Education and coaching of permit terms and conditions to all operating departments and how they relate to monitoring programs and reporting• Commitment to Health & Safety and Cultural Awareness programs• Coordinate health and safety requirements (contractor/consultant) for implementing field programs, including spending time directly in the field as required • Lead budgeting and cost management• Assist with supporting employees within the Employee Development Pathway and maintaining appropriate records• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Science, or a related Natural Resources Management field • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, preferably in a mining environment with experience leading and supervising teams accountable for monitoring and compliance programs • Familiarity with relevant BC and federal legislation and regulations (e.g., Environmental Management Act, Mines Act, HSRC, Fisheries Act) • Strong technical writing and data analysis skills • Current or eligible for registration in a professional discipline (e.g., EP, P.Ag, R.P.Bio.) • Experience with off-road vehicles (e.g., snowmobiles, UTVs, boats), BC Mines’ Supervisor certification and Occupational first aid are considered strong assets

 

Preferred Skills

 

• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team• Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law.  We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.