Graduate Environmental

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake.

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

About the role

The Graduate Environmental role offers a 2 year opportunity with the goal of transitioning to permanent employment upon successful completion of the program. You will gain practical exposure, both in surface and underground environments to assist in their knowledge and understanding of operations. The Environmental Graduate in Training will be responsible for monitoring and reporting environmental conditions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and for coordinating and managing various projects and activities, and set standards for the Environmental Department at Evolution Mining Red Lake Operation.

This is a local, site based position.

The position will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario. FIFO is not available. Housing will be provided with a small rental cost to employees.

Key result areas in this role include:

Collect and monitor environmental data (surface water, ground water, air & noise, and acid rock drainage).

Coordinate and ensure timely reporting of all required internal, corporate and governmental reports.

Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits.

Manage tailings inspections, dam stability, and site water balance.

Maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with Government sampling and monitoring criteria (e.g., government reporting to RISS, Mews, owners).

Supervise Environmental Technicians, consultants, and summer students.

Implement and maintain environmental programs related to government permits and conditions.

Oversee hazardous waste management and disposal.

Verify QA/QC for external lab.

Provide environmental advice and recommendations and act as Consultant on various projects; provide / implement suggestions for environmental improvements.

Ensure 100% compliance with various environmental monitoring programs (e.g. Cyanide Code, COA, MISA, MMER, air emissions, potable water, etc.).

Maintain spill response plans.

Supervise and assist in the containment and clean-up of environmental spills on site.

Maintain site WHMIS compliance and MSDS database.

Update policies and procedures as part of Environmental Management System.

Participate in preparation of annual budget for environmental programs.

Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.

Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.

Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As a Graduate Environemtal, you will have a completed a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Biology. It is also important to have 2-3 years technical experience in the environmental fields in the underground mining industry. It is also important that you have/demonstrate:

Very familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental legislation

Solid understanding of industrial health testing and monitoring equipment

Effective industrial health monitoring background and experience

Strong technical aptitude for operation and tolerances of IH equipment

Capable of learning and adapting to new equipment and software

Comprehends and is able to interpret technical language

Reasonably comfortable working with mathematical equations

Capable of working with and understanding budgets

Maintains confidentiality in all company dealings

Capable of following written procedures with strong attention to detail

Excellent prioritization and time management abilities and able to adhere to tight timelines

Valid Class G driver’s license

Outstanding interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with others

Excellent organizational skills

Competent written and verbal communication skills

Numeric and analytical ability

Competent computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapts well to constant change

Able to manage multiple priorities and projects

Functions productively alone or in a team atmosphere

Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with strong teambuilding skills

Conflict management and resolution capabilities

Good problem-solving skills

Displays initiative and is a self starter

Functions well under pressure and remains focused during challenging situations

Maintains emotional control under stress and applied tact in difficult circumstances

Encourages a climate of teamwork and cooperation

Promotes a balanced, positive work environment

Works well independently with minimal supervision

Action and results-oriented

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

Other Important Details

As a condition of employment, successful applicants must complete satisfactory pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Checks, Employment Verification, Education Verification and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To find out more about us and Red Lake,

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, please contact

carine.dagossy@evolutionmining.com