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About the role
Why Join
Joining Fuerte Metals means contributing to the advancement of one of Canada’s emerging gold projects while helping shape a growing mining company at a pivotal stage of its development. As the Coffee Gold Project moves toward construction, Team Members have the opportunity to make a tangible impact and help define how the organization grows and operates. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, clarity, and respect, creating an environment where expertise is valued, and collaboration is encouraged. At Fuerte Metals, we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to make a lasting professional and personal mark while growing with the company.
About Us
Fuerte Metals is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company advancing base and precious metals projects across the Americas. Our flagship asset, the 100%-owned Coffee Gold Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is a high-quality gold project progressing through final permitting and engineering in preparation for a construction decision. Alongside Coffee, Fuerte Metals maintains a portfolio of copper and gold assets in Chile and Mexico, supporting the company’s vision of building a diversified mining platform focused on responsible development, strong partnerships, and long-term value creation.
Purpose
To provide site-based environmental governance and leadership to the site Environmental Team, and ensure the Project is following regulatory requirements and Project commitments. This is a rotational role based at the Coffee Gold Project.
Accountabilities
- Accountable for Environmental Management System governance and site environmental compliance, including alignment with corporate standards, regulatory requirements and environmental performance objectives.
- Accountable for regulatory reporting oversight and compliance risk management, including review and approval of permit-required submissions and engagement with regulators, inspections, and audits.
- Accountable for environmental program planning and performance, including program design, resourcing, budgets, contractor scope direction, and integration of environmental risks into site planning and construction activities.
- Accountable for technical oversight and approval of environmental monitoring programs.
- Accountable for leadership and governance of the Environmental Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience as an environmental manager in the mining or natural resources sector.
- Understanding and demonstrated experience in the application of mining and environmental legislation in Canada with a preference for candidates with experience Yukon Territory.
- Strong team leader with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organized, with the ability to thrive in a complex setting and prioritize competing demands and deadlines.
- Experience working in remote, northern environments.
Work Location & Conditions
- Location: Yukon Territories, Canada
- Remote based role with a preference for Yukon based candidates
- Standard 5-day work week
- Periodic travel to and across the Yukon and Vancouver required
Position Availability
This posting represents an active and current vacancy within Fuerte Metals. We are actively recruiting to fill this position as part of our operational and organizational needs.
Recruitment Process Transparency
Fuerte Metals does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or interview candidates. All applications are reviewed by members of our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
Fuerte Metals is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Fuerte Metals is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact us so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Fuerte Metals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All agency submissions must be authorized through a formal engagement. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered, and no fees will be payable.
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About Fuerte Metals Corporation
Fuerte Metals is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company advancing high-potential base and precious metals projects across the Americas. Our flagship asset, the 100%-owned Coffee Gold Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is a high-quality gold project currently progressing through the final stages of permitting, engineering, and resource expansion drilling in preparation for a construction decision.
Coffee is one of the largest and highest-grade heap leach gold projects globally, with a substantial Measured and Indicated resource base and a clear path toward production. The project is well advanced and supported by agreements with two First Nations, reflecting Fuerte’s commitment to responsible development, meaningful partnerships, and long-term value creation.
Located in the Yukon, a region with a long mining history and a strong regulatory framework, the Coffee Project represents more than a mining operation—it is an opportunity to contribute to regional economic development, local employment, infrastructure investment, and sustainable growth. As the project advances, it is expected to play a meaningful role in strengthening the local economy while upholding high standards of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
In addition to Coffee, Fuerte Metals holds a portfolio of copper and gold assets in Chile and Mexico, providing longer-term growth and exploration upside and reinforcing the company’s vision of building a diversified, Americas-focused development platform. Across all jurisdictions, Fuerte is guided by disciplined project development, respect for the land, and a focus on delivering sustainable returns for shareholders and stakeholders alike.