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Manager, Environment
Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Full-time | Partially remote
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Position Title: Manager, Environment
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
About Burgundy Diamond Mines
Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier, independent, company focused on the mining and production of diamonds. Burgundy’s strategic approach involves building a balanced portfolio of diamond projects located in favourable jurisdictions, including the globally ranked Canadian mining asset Ekati. Burgundy’s mine to market business model ensures total chain of custody and provides traceability along every step of the process, safeguarding the ethical production of the diamonds from mine to point of sale. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy is led by a world-class management team and Board, combining global expertise with a commitment to sustainable and responsible diamond operations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and working a 5-days on/2-days off schedule based in Calgary, the Manager, Environment is responsible for leading a team of Environment Advisors and attaining and maintaining the applicable regulatory authorizations for compliant operation of the Ekati Diamond Mine.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direct oversight to a team of Environment Advisors specializing in Closure & Reclamation, Fisheries & Aquatics, Wildlife, and Operations;
- Lead the permitting process for new developments and ensure compliance with current authorizations;
- Develop detailed application packages for site Water Licenses and Land Use Permits, including project descriptions, waste management methods, and potential environmental impacts of the project and proposed mitigations;
- Seeking approval for amendments, extensions, and renewals of existing authorizations for continued compliant operation of the Ekati Diamond Mine;
- Manage and report on permitting deadlines and budgets;
- Generate detailed environmental reports, either independently or with consultants, to satisfy various legal reporting requirements of the mine;
- Work closely with the Finance Department to coordinate timely payment of annual land leases, water use fees, and other fees associated with regulatory authorizations;
- Ensure effective engagement with local Indigenous groups, federal and territorial regulators, and monitoring agencies on upcoming development projects, regulatory matters, and compliance issues at the mine;
- Hold accountability for external communications with regulators and Northern Impact Benefit Agreement partners;
- Support mining operations through the provision of regulatory guidance and interpretation;
- Support the Environment Department with regulatory submissions and response to comments from regulators and communities of interest;
- Maintain the corporate Legal Registry, remain up to date on changes to applicable legislation and communicate any changes across the company.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Engineering (B.Eng.);
- 7 - 10 years of directly related technical and/or project execution experience within the Northwest Territories Regulatory Framework;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience demonstrating strong leadership and team development capabilities;
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance across the disciplines this role will lead, including Closure & Reclamation, Fisheries & Aquatics, Wildlife, and Operations;
- Proven ability to effectively balance hands-on operational responsibilities with leadership and strategic oversight;
- Demonstrated success in driving performance through collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives;
- Thorough knowledge of regulations, environmental compliance, and the permitting process in the Northwest Territories;
- Experience working with environmental consultants to generate environmental reports;
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the mining industry, experience working in northern Canada, and a strong understanding of the northern regulatory environment.
What We Offer
At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.
We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.
Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.
Additional Information
The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points if the role is asked to travel to the Ekati mine.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.
Visit www.burgundydiamondmines.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.
Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
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Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? * --Select-- Yes No
Are you currently a resident of Northwest Territories or Nunavut? *
IBA Status - Commitments to our legal agreement are important to us. You have the option to identify your status below to receive priority consideration. If requested can you provide Status Card? * --Select-- Akaitcho Treaty 8 Lutsel Akaitcho Treaty 8 Yellowk KIA - Hamlet of Kugluktuk North Slave Metis Alliance Tlicho Treaty 11 Northwest Territories Other No IBA Status I wish to not disclose
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A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work interfere, have the potential to interfere, or even appear to interfere with the interests of the company. This will not hinder your hiring process; we simply prioritize transparency in the process. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or select 'none'. Do you: * --Select-- have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with his or her duties to the Company; hold shares in other Companies which may deal with or compete with our Company; take part in outside work or business or is a member of a group or sits on a company’s board that is in competition with our Company, or interferes with his or her work performance; have a family member already working in our Company give preferential treatment to relatives or friends or to an organization in which an employee’s relatives or friends have a financial or other interest. none
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