Hybrid Junior Consultant

at Okane Consultants

• Job title: Junior Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Saskatoon, Canada

About the role

• Junior Consultant working with multidisciplinary teams on mine closure planning and environmental practices. Fostering client relationships and addressing stakeholder concerns in sustainable mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate design work and project scopes with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimized feasible mine closure plan and to gain consensus among stakeholders and collaborate towards shared goals.
• Prepare proficient technical documentation and reporting in area of technical discipline.
• Prepare or review detailed work scopes for proposals relating to technical discipline.
• Complete simulations of mine closure and risk assessment conditions for a given model domain development through robust conceptual analysis.
• Complete background reviews in support of conceptual model development.
• Foster and maintain client relationships.
• Plan and complete field investigations such as material sampling programs and construction QA/QC projects.
• Empathize with stakeholders and communities affected by mining operations and work to address their concerns with sensitivity and understanding.
• Take ownership of tasks, seek out opportunities for improvement and contribute positively to team efforts.
• Maintains and understands the importance of respect for diverse cultures, background, and perspectives, with an awareness of cultural sensitivities in community engagement and consultation process.
• Ensures the highest commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and transparency in all interactions, particularly when dealing with stakeholders and sensitive environmental issues.
• Willingness to continuously learn and expand knowledge in technical discipline, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Ability to analyze environmental data, including soil and water quality data, to inform reclamation plans and closure strategies.
• Junior-level project management skills to assist in planning, organizing, and executing reclamation and closure projects.

Requirements

• Educational background in environmental engineering, mining engineering, biology, ecology, earth sciences, environmental science, geology, or environmental technology is an asset.
• Knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and best practices related to mine reclamation and closure.
• Genuine interest in environmental sustainability and a commitment to mitigating the environmental impacts of mining activities.
• Proficiency in GIS software to create maps and spatially analyze data relevant to mine sites and reclamation efforts is an asset.
• Experience in engaging with local communities, stakeholders, and regulators to gather input, address concerns, and build relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions in reclamation and closure planning.
• Understanding the environmental regulations and permitting requirements relevant to mine reclamation and closure activities could be considered an asset.
• Experience in facilitating workshops or meetings to develop closure visions with input from various stakeholders considered an asset.
• Ability to remain resilient and composed under pressure, while maintaining professionalism and focus on achieving project objectives.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, project requirements, and stakeholder expectations in a dynamic work environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in data analysis, reporting, and project documentation.

Benefits

• Flexibility
• Work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities