Manager, Permitting

Overview
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.Location of Position: The position will be based in Vancouver.Responsibilities
PermittingLead permitting initiatives, for construction/expansion (including future construction phases), operations and explorationWork with the mine site team to identify any amendments required to existing permits to assist with construction or operationsIdentify any permits or amendments required for mine optimization and future development phasesIdentify opportunities for amendments to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs while maintaining a high level of environmental performanceCollaborationLead engagement with Indigenous Nations on permitting and other relevant mattersParticipate on committees with First Nations and government regulatorsActively engage and collaborate with corporate cross-functional departments such as community relations and Indigenous relations teams and Blackwater Mine site-based teamsFoster and maintain points of contact and good relations with Provincial and Federal regulators as it relates to permitting and regulatory mattersEnvironmental Monitoring, Management and ReportingManage environmental projects from time to time, which may include fish, caribou and wetlands offsettingImplementation and adherence to environmental and social commitments, including regulatory compliance/sustainability assurance and reportingSupport and provide input into annual reporting deliverables to ensure reporting requirements meet the required deadlinesAssist in developing and providing content for inclusion into Artemis’ annual sustainability report and reviewing/complying with any company focussed certification standardsSupport and provide input into the implementation of an environmental management system that ensures compliance with all corporate environmental standards and government regulationsAdministrationManage consultant resources (budget, quality, schedules, etc) required to support matters for which you are responsiblePrepare and manage budget for permitting and related mattersSupport 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 BCCandidates with a professional BC designation such as PEng, PGeo, RPBio are strongly preferredA 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 programsKnowledge 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 assetStrong communication, technical writing and presentation skills, particularly in presenting technical information in plain languageStrong project management skillsKnowledge 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 assetAbility to gain stakeholder cooperation and support through discussion and negotiations
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