Lead, Regulatory Approvals Implementation, Environment
Posted 11 days ago
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About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Lead Environment, Project Development, the Lead, Regulatory Approvals Implementation is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation/integration of social, environmental, and regulatory approvals (SERA) into operational practice. The successful candidate will work and coordinate with mine site departments, business units, and external communities of interest to manage compliance requirements and mitigation activities as well as regulatory inspections and compliance management systems.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment. Someone with a proven record in regulatory related management who can handle competing demands across diverse teams and projects. This position requires excellent organization skills, attention to detail and a proactive demeanor.
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- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Manage implementation of the SERA components of major and non-major permitting approvals received for the operation, including conducting employee education, change management, and ensuring all conditions and commitments are handled within the HSEC requirements tracking system to maintain compliance
- Coordinate the implementation of associated management plans, and conduct follow-up auditing and effectiveness reviews
- Build internal working relationships for the purposes of facilitating implementation of SERA conditions and commitments
- Develop working relationships with government agencies, First Nations, and other local communities of interest to support understanding of EVR’s activities and commitments
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary environment and site teams; lead and supervise contractors
- Facilitate associated regulatory inspections
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Environmental or Earth Science or a related field
- Has obtained or is eligible for professional registration in B.C. is an asset (e.g., P.Eng, R.P. Bio, P.Ag, ASTTBC)
- Minimum three years of professional experience in environmental management, environmental assessment, or regulatory field
- Experience in coordinating and implementing regulatory applications and approvals in the resource development industry
- Technical knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
Glencore operates nine mines and five metal processing facilities in Canada producing and recycling critical minerals including nickel, copper, zinc and cobalt; and transition-enabling steelmaking coal. We employ 11,400 people, including contractors, and are Canada’s largest diversified miner and supplier of critical minerals. We are the country’s largest producer of refined copper, second largest producer of mined and smelted nickel, and second largest producer of refined zinc, as well as one of the world’s largest recyclers of end-of-life electronics, playing a critical role in the circular economy. We operate Canada’s only copper smelter, located in Quebec. Glencore is also Canada’s largest producer of steelmaking coal. Glencore y exploite neuf mines et cinq installations de transformation des métaux, produisant et recyclant des minéraux critiques tels que le nickel, le cuivre, le zinc et le cobalt, ainsi que du charbon sidérurgique facilitant la transition énergétique. Nous employons 11 400 personnes, y compris des sous-traitants, et sommes le plus grand exploitant minier diversifié et fournisseur de minéraux critiques au Canada. Nous sommes le premier producteur canadien de cuivre raffiné, le deuxième producteur de nickel extrait et affiné, le deuxième producteur de zinc raffiné, de même que le principal producteur canadien de charbon sidérurgique. Nous figurons également parmi les plus grands recycleurs mondiaux d’équipements électroniques en fin de vie, jouant ainsi un rôle essentiel dans l’économie circulaire. Nous exploitons la seule fonderie de cuivre au Canada, située au Québec.
Key team members
Karl Nurmi, PEng, MBA
Chris Gaspard
Craig Harris
Greg Maybee
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