Marine biology Jobs in Glace Bay, NS

Saint-Gobain is excited to announce a new opportunity as we continue to successfully execute our Grow and Impact strategy.

We are expanding to Nova Scotia, home to eastern North America’s only major gypsum source.

This move enhances our ability to supply wallboard plants in eastern Canada and the U.S. with locally mined gypsum. Join us and be part of our innovative journey

This position will support the Antrim Gypsum Project in Nova Scotia, a strategic project for CertainTeed Canada – Gypsum, working from monitoring and permitting, to construction and commissioning of a 2M TPA mine operation.

What's the job

As part of the project and mine’s staff, the Mine Environmental Technologist ensures pre-construction, development and operations are managed and developed to the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.

As this project is in the permitting phase, having received Environmental Assessment Approval in late October 2024, the job holder is expected to work with contractors and consultants, and with a limited staff group through the final permitting and pre-construction phase.

• Ensure H&S and Environmental compliance with local, national, and company standards, including compliance with EA, IA and FAA Conditions.
• Provide environmental and technical guidance on the development phase monitoring relative to the daily mining plan and potential environmental impacts.
• On a daily basis, observe the site development operations to ensure compliance to all environmental permits and regulations.
• Conduct a broad range of environmental monitoring activities, including surface and groundwater sampling, flow measurement, rock and sediment sampling, air quality sampling.
• Communicate information related to environmental activities and performance to First Nations Groups, both verbally and in writing when called upon.
• Provide geo-referenced samples and information.
• Develop and coordinate writing and review of SOP’s, SMP’s and job instructions for the mining operation on the tools, and techniques ensuring effective deployment of best environmental practices.
• Property Tours (Mines Dept., School, etc.)
• Regularly working with key project stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation, and continuous improvement.

What do you bring?

What we offer…

Besides a great work culture where we work hard, while trying to have fun with various events, regular company wide activities geared towards our employees and a strong safety culture we also offer the following :

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to :