Engineer-in-Training, Environment
Job Location: Brucejack Camp![]()
Workplace Type: Onsite
Pay Grade: Level 1![]()
Closing Date:
About Brucejack
Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.
As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.
Your impact
Newmont is seeking a motivated Engineer in Training, Environment to join the Environmental Department at the Brucejack Mine. Reporting to the Director, HSE Environment via the Lead Environment, you will support environmental compliance, water treatment operations, and field monitoring programs. This role offers strong development potential with hands‑on exposure to potable water treatment, sewage treatment, mine water management, air quality monitoring, waste management, and regulatory compliance in a remote mining environment.
As part of our team you will
Support the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of potable water systems, sewage treatment plants (STPs), and the mine water treatment plant (WTP).
Provide operator coverage for STPs and the WTP (training provided).
Conduct environmental field monitoring, including water sampling, hydrology measurements, air quality monitoring, and meteorological data collection.
Assist in achieving mine water discharge limits through underground water quality management and surface water diversion support.
Perform data analysis, QA/QC, and prepare technical reports for internal and regulatory submissions.
Support soil remediation, waste handling, incinerator operations, and spill response activities.
Participate in regulatory inspections, site tours, and communication with agencies such as the BC Ministry of Environment, Northern Health, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Maintain compliance with Newmont environmental and safety standards and all applicable regulations.
Participate in daily safety processes, including hazard identification and adherence to site procedures.
Prerequisites for your success in this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering (or Civil/Chemical Engineering with environmental focus).
Registered, or eligible for registration, as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques and regulatory requirements.
Experience with environmental data management and sampling.
Familiarity with tools such as EQUIS, Aquarius, QGIS, or similar.
Experience in environmental fieldwork, industrial operations, or remote mining (asset).
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work safely and independently in remote field conditions.
Comfort operating field equipment (boats, snowmobiles, quads, 4x4 trucks) is an asset.
Ability to work in a remote FIFO camp environment.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme weather.
Must pass pre‑employment medical and drug/alcohol testing.
Your work environment
Remote camp setting with private accommodations.
Onsite meals, gym, recreation, and entertainment facilities.
Travel allowance and transportation provided.
13 days on / 13 days off rotational schedule.
Drug & alcohol‑free workplace with pre‑employment testing.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.
The expected salary range for this role is CA$85,400 -113,900/yr + 15% STIP . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!