Superintendent, Environmental
Description
Position Title | Superintendent, Environmental |
Employment Type | Full-Time |
Organization | Gibraltar Mine |
Location | Williams Lake, BC |
Reporting Relationship | Manager, Engineering and Environmental |
Salary Range | $139,600 to $174,400 |
About Taseko
Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.
The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.
For more information visit our website www.tasekomines.com.
Role Overview
Gibraltar Mine is seeking a Superintendent, Environment to lead site-wide environmental management, monitoring, and regulatory compliance programs. This role is responsible for ensuring that environmental obligations are met while supporting operational excellence and proactive environmental stewardship.
The Superintendent will oversee environmental monitoring programs, regulatory reporting, audits, and permitting support, while providing leadership to a multidisciplinary environmental team. This position plays a key role in regulator engagement and maintaining Gibraltar’s strong environmental performance record.
Core Responsibilities
- Act as a visible safety and environmental leader, promoting compliance and accountability across the site.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements (provincial and federal).
- Oversee surface water, groundwater, hydrometric, ML/ARD, air quality, reclamation, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Lead preparation and review of annual, quarterly, and monthly environmental reports.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency engagement activities.
- Manage environmental data systems and ensure data quality and traceability.
- Support environmental aspects of mine planning, capital projects, and operational changes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop environmental coordinators, technicians, and contractors.
Education & Experience
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., RPBio, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive environmental experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
- Strong working knowledge of BC mining and environmental legislation.
- Proven experience managing regulatory reporting and environmental teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High standard of technical writing and regulatory communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and external stakeholders.
- Proficient with environmental databases, Microsoft Office, and GIS tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental protection, and continuous improvement.
The Community
- Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
- Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
- A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
- Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
- Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues
Compensation
At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.
Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers/.
Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.