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Years of experience: 6, with environmental assessment projects and consulting in mining, or similar industries.
Additional education requirement: No.
What is it like to work as an Environmental Biologist in mining?
Note: conditions vary according to employer and region.
Environmental Biologists are based in an office or laboratory on or near the mine site. They spend a considerable amount of time conducting surveys and fieldwork in, and around, the mine site, and may conduct on-site assessments and travel long distances to collect samples. When conducting fieldwork, they may need to drive on radio-controlled resource roads. Fieldwork is conducted in all types of environmental conditions, within bodies of water (including rivers, and streams) and may require the handling of toxic or dangerous substances and/or organisms.
Why are People Attracted to this Career?
Environmental Biologists have a deep concern for the environment and sustainability. They like scientific investigation and are interested in field assignments and being outdoors. They also enjoy conducting desk research, analyzing data and creating technical reports. They are committed to environmental protection and like to support mining companies in environmental stewardship.
Job Description
Plan, conduct, and monitor environmental projects to ensure that the mine is operating responsibly in compliance with federal and provincial regulatory requirements and environmental protection acts and guidelines
Develop new technologies and innovative processes and procedures to ensure that mining is conducted in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner
Lead and manage environmental assessments to protect groundwater, fisheries, wildlife, and
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