Team Lead, Compliance

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date:

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit ourVirtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact

As a Team Lead, Environmental Compliance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our mining operations meet regulatory, environmental, and sustainability commitments. Your leadership will drive compliance, manage audits, and implement environmental management plans to minimize impact and maintain operational integrity.

As part of our team you will:

- Lead and supervise a team of Compliance Technicians to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

- Monitor environmental conditions and report compliance performance, incidents, and regulatory updates.

- Conduct audits and inspections to assess site compliance with permits and environmental policies.

- Lead Environmentally focused projects

- Manage environmental reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to regulatory bodies.

- Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and First Nations and Contractor partners.

- Develop and implement corrective actions for non-compliance issues.

- Direct and monitor the implementation of the Environmental Management System and associated Environmental Management Plans.

- Ensuring alignment with internal Newmont policies and procedures

Prerequisites for your success in this role:

- Education& Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience

- 3+ years experience in environmental compliance, auditing, and permitting within the mining or industrial sector.

- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and provincial environmental regulations, environmental monitoring systems (air, water, waste), and compliance reporting.

- Leadership& Communication: Experience leading teams, engaging with regulatory agencies, and preparing compliance reports.

- Problem-Solving& Attention to Detail: Ability to analyze environmental data, conduct audits, and implement corrective measures effectively.

Your Work Environment

- Location: Mine site-based role with periodic travel to regulatory meetings

- Work Schedule: Rotational shift schedule with a mix of fieldwork and site-based office work. 2-weeks on, 2-weeks off rotating schedule

- Collaboration: Work closely with environmental, health& safety, and sustainability teams to achieve compliance goals.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$103,300 - $137,700/year with an additional 15% short term incentive and Travel Allowance. . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!