Overview:

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis is listed on the TSX Venture exchange, and 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. Our current focus is construction of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver.

Reporting to the Environmental Lead, the Environmental Technician is responsible for safely and effectively supporting environmental program execution. This position is expected to demonstrate and promote Blackwater Gold’s eight (8) behavioural standards.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.

• Assist with on-site environmental field programs (i.e., environmental monitoring, erosion and sediment control, surface and groundwater monitoring, sediment and sampling, wildlife surveys and monitoring etc.)

• Participate in fish habitat compensation projects.

• Field data management and organization, including database entry.

• Consultant / contractor logistics and technical support.

• Regular use of boat and off-road vehicles (e.g. snowmobiles, ATV/UTV).

• Interact and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors.

• Ensure that BW Gold environmental commitments and Health and Safety (H&S) policies are observed in all site activities

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma with an Environmental/Biological focus (e.g. Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Wildlife/Fish, Engineering)
• 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a mining environment
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Experience with environmental monitoring is considered a strong asset.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of Products, Microsoft Teams
• Experience with off-road vehicles (e.g. snowmobiles, ATV’s/UTV’s, boats) and Occupational first aid are considered strong assets.
• Strong data management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to take clear, concise and defensible field notes
• Strong multi-tasking and proven ability to manage competing priorities based on site demands
• Safety conscious, reliable, self-starter and a team player
• Physically able to travel and work in the field for extended periods in inclement weather
• Mechanical aptitude to use off-road vehicles and environmental monitoring equipment and to troubleshoot issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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

Benefits

• RRSP
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

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.