Director Of Environment Opportunity, Vancouver Base With Oversight Of North / South America

Our client, a leading player in the precious metals industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Director to join their team based in Vancouver. This is a rare opportunity for a talented individual to be groomed for higher opportunities over time, making a significant impact in a global mining organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and support in environmental decision-making processes, ranging from development to mine closure stages.
• Reporting to the board and external agencies, with regular travel across the America's.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address environmental challenges, identify solutions, and improve operational efficiencies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to environmental standards, making necessary recommendations for improvement.
• Managing a team while providing guidance and assisting with problem solving at micro and macro levels, while also overseeing a larger team across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies, policies, and programs across the organisation, with a focus on precious metals (gold, silver, copper, etc.).

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in environmental science, engineering, or a related field with post graduate qualifications preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in North and South American environmental regulations and practices.
• Significant leadership experience in environmental management within the mining industry, specifically with precious metals.
• Demonstrated ability to set high environmental standards, implement best practices, and problem-solve across diverse portfolio of operations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and overseeing complex environmental projects.

This is a challenging yet rewarding position that offers tremendous growth potential within a dynamic and globally recognised mining organisation. If you are a driven and accomplished environmental professional with a passion for sustainable mining practices, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to be considered, please provide an updated cv and contact details to [email protected], shortlisting to be conducted promptly.