Regional Manager, Environmental Sciences
Anchorage, Alaska • Direct Hire • June 30, 2026 • 88909
Job Title: Regional Manager, Environmental Sciences
Job ID: 88909
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
What you will be doing:
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Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
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Foster a team culture of inclusivity and collaboration through mentorship, empowerment, and engagement.
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Build and maintain effective relationships across the North American portfolio and enterprise teams, and with government representatives, regulators, Indigenous communities, communities of interest, and environmental organizations.
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Advise on management decisions and regulatory approvals related to environmental disciplines through robust technical expertise and sound knowledge of applicable commitments, permits, and associated requirements.
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Identify key risks, issues, and opportunities related to advancement of the company's business strategy, including the strategic direction for compliance and regulatory approvals associated with operations, projects, and legacy properties.
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Provide technical, regulatory, and strategic oversight into environmental-related challenges and opportunities including, but not limited, water quality, toxicology, fisheries, spill and waste management, air quality, etc.
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Develop and support strategies for environmental management across North American assets.
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Lead and support negotiations with government, regulatory agencies, Indigenous government organizations, and lease holders on conditions, commitments, agreements, and mitigation actions.
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Provide leadership and technical expertise in the development and maintenance of robust monitoring programs that meet business needs, regulatory requirements and commitments.
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Technical review and direction on fulfilling reporting requirements internally and externally.
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Ensure annual budgeting and scheduling meet business commitments.
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Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring the team is functioning effectively to deliver environmental objectives.
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Supports required training and capacity building with Operations as required to effectively apply relevant guidelines, procedures, and standards.
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Remains current on environmental issues that have the potential to impact the company's reputation and sustainability.
What you must have:
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Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related field; with a strong understanding of risk evaluation, and compliance practices related to water quality/quantity, toxicology, fisheries, waste management, biodiversity, etc.
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Professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio.)
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10+ years of experience providing leadership in environmental sciences in mining or other natural resource industry.
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Well versed in provincial and federal legislation and regulatory requirements applicable to mining activities.
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Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings with the ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, Indigenous groups, and communities of interest.
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Demonstrated ability to work well with and build relationships with people at all levels of the organization to influence outcomes and manage conflict.
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Ability to travel approximately 30% on average annually.
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High degree of critical thinking and analytical skills with strong technical writing skills and understanding of environmental discipline.
Salary/Rate Range: $150,000 - $185,000
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.
For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com