Start Date ASAP
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)
A Great Place to Work
Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
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The Principal Hydrogeologist provides technical expertise, leadership, and a strong focus on sustainable water management within mining projects and operations. The Principal Hydrogeologist will focus on assessing and managing groundwater for environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. This involves responsibilities related to seepage control, environmental impact assessment, mine dewatering, and geotechnical design. The Principal Hydrogeologist advises site and corporate management on challenges related to physical hydrogeology, groundwater geochemistry, and interactions with related areas, including surface water hydrology, geotechnical stability of open pit mines, underground mines, heap leach pads, and tailings facilities. Additionally, the role requires contributions to mine closure planning, permitting, remediation, and compliance monitoring, as required.
Reports to the Director, Environment but with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director, Geotechnical. The division of work will vary but is expected to be approximately half in support of environmental stewardship and half in support of mine operations and geotechnical engineering.
The Principal Hydrogeologist will:
Works under the direction of the Director, Environmental and the Director, Geotechnical. Work is highly complex and requires hydrogeological and mining industry expertise. Work is performed with general authority and results are commonly achieved through other managers and professionals. Work significantly impacts the results of the Company. International travel for site visit is essential.