Manager, Permitting in Vancouver

Artemis Gold Inc., listed on the TSX Venture exchange, is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. Our current focus is operation and expansion of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial organization with financial capacity and depth of experience that is focused on technical excellence without the bureaucracy of larger firms. You will make a significant impact in the company’s strategic objectives by scoping and developing applications for operational and expansion permits, while also supporting the company’s environmental, social and governance initiatives. A strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship is essential for success in this role. This is a full-time, permanent position which is based in Vancouver and reports to the Senior Vice President, Environment and Permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting initiatives for construction/expansion (including future construction phases), operations and exploration.
• Work with the mine site team to identify any amendments required to existing permits to assist with construction or operations.
• Identify any permits or amendments required for mine optimization and future development phases.
• Identify opportunities for amendments to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs while maintaining a high level of environmental performance.
• Lead engagement with Indigenous Nations on permitting and other relevant matters.
• Participate on committees with First Nations and government regulators.
• Actively engage and collaborate with corporate cross-functional departments such as community relations and Indigenous relations teams and Blackwater Mine site-based teams.
• Foster and maintain points of contact and good relations with Provincial and Federal regulators as it relates to permitting and regulatory matters.
• Manage environmental projects from time to time, which may include fish, caribou and wetlands offsetting.
• Implementation and adherence to environmental and social commitments, including regulatory compliance/sustainability assurance and reporting.
• Support and provide input into annual reporting deliverables to ensure reporting requirements meet the required deadlines.
• Assist in developing and providing content for inclusion into Artemis’ annual sustainability report and reviewing/complying with any company focused certification standards.
• Support and provide input into the implementation of an environmental management system that ensures compliance with all corporate environmental standards and government regulations.
• Manage consultant resources (budget, quality, schedules, etc.) required to support matters for which you are responsible.
• Prepare and manage budget for permitting and related matters.
• Support the implementation of benefit agreements and other commitments with Indigenous Nations in relation to permitting and other relevant matters.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in permitting, with priority given to candidates with experience in permitting mines in BC.
• Candidates with a professional BC designation such as PEng, PGeo, RPBio are strongly preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience could be considered preferably in a mining environment with experience in regulatory approvals and compliance programs, experience with environmental monitoring databases, software and compliance programs.
• Knowledge of the various technical processes associated with a mining/process operation and implementation of industry standard environmental mitigation measures required.
• Knowledge of water treatment for mine contact waters and aquatic related disciplines is an asset.
• Strong communication, technical writing and presentation skills, particularly in presenting technical information in plain language.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of BC and Canadian environmental assessment legislation, BC Mines Act, BC Water Sustainability Act, BC Environmental Management Act, federal Fisheries Act, or other applicable legislation is an asset.
• Ability to gain stakeholder cooperation and support through discussion and negotiations.