Environmental Technician

Red Lake, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$115,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Collect and monitor environmental data across water, air, noise, light, and acid rock drainage programs, while coordinating field logistics and supporting or supervising subcontractors. Organize sampling schedules, maintain accurate records and test results, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, site standards, and safety requirements.

Job details

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine. Job Summary You will be responsible for monitoring activities in the environmental department to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and site standards at the Kinross Great Bear site. Key Responsibilities and Duties Collect and monitor environmental data (including but not limited to surface water, ground water, air & noise, light, and acid rock drainage). Organize and coordinate logistics for field programs in collaboration with external consultants. Supervise/assist subcontractors during field work including excavation, sampling, borehole drilling, etc. Organize and carry out sampling schedules for all environmental programs including external laboratory audits. Review and maintain accurate data and test results in accordance with site standards and Government sampling and monitoring criteria. Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free. Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles. Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements. Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications And Skill Requirements Post-secondary education in a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years technical experience in the environmental field, and/or in the mining industry. Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Environmental Legislation. Capable of learning and adapting to new equipment and software. Comprehends and capable of interpreting technical language. High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problem. Benefits At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team success. Benefits offered for this position include: Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement Employee Share Purchase Plan, Registered Retirement Savings, and Registered Pension Plans 160 Hours of Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program Employee Recognition Program Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance Training and Development Opportunities Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis Work Conditions This position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. Local candidates, or those willing to relocate, with relocation assistance, will be given priority for this position. The schedule for this position is 5X2. Compensation And Total Rewards The base salary for the Environmental Technician is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 + Short Term Incentive, + Group Benefit Coverage. The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human. Existing Vacancy This job is for an existing vacancy. Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in a related field and at least 2–3 years of technical experience in environmental work and/or the mining industry. Candidates should understand occupational health and environmental legislation, adapt to new equipment and software, interpret technical language, and demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.