Manager, Environment

The Company:

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

The Position:

Reporting to the General Manager, Back River, the Manager, Environment is responsible for leading the site-based environment team and ensuring robust environmental stewardship across the mine site for B2Gold Nunavut. This includes maintaining regulatory compliance, implementing sustainable management practices, and overseeing comprehensive environmental monitoring programs. The role advises employees and contractors to ensure the Goose Project meets applicable environmental standards, while collaborating with the B2Gold Corporate Team on sustainability programs and other corporate initiatives such as Asset Retirement Obligations. The role also leads progressive reclamation and closure planning while building strong relationships with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders. By prioritizing team leadership, budget management, and continuous improvement, the Manager, Environment integrates environmental considerations into all aspects of operations to support safe, efficient, and responsible mining activities.

This position is a fly in, fly out on a 21 day rotation.

Responsibilities:

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Governance

• Ensure full compliance with all Project commitments, environmental permits, licenses, and authorizations (e.g., FEIS commitments, NIRB Project Certificate, Type A and B Water Licenses, and Land Authorizations).
• Collaborate with the Goose Project Environmental Permitting Manager in compiling and submission of required regulatory reports, management plans, monitoring data analyses, and compliance documentation within mandatory deadlines.
• Drive, maintain, and enforce the Project’s Environmental Management System (EMS), Management Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with B2Gold HSE Management System Standards and the Environmental and Biodiversity Performance Standards.

Environmental & Risk Management & Monitoring Programs

• Develop and implement environmental management programs focused on sustainable development, natural resources conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.
• Ensure environmental assessments and risk evaluations are completed for all new infrastructure, facilities, and mine development stages prior to construction and operation.
• Direct comprehensive environmental monitoring programs across water, air, noise, land/soil and biodiversity; ensure all monitoring infrastructure and databases are accurately maintained and audit ready.
• Oversee the investigation and management of all environmental incidents and performance variances, directing root-cause analyses, and required notifications to Project’s senior leadership and regulators.
• Manage the site’s external and internal environmental audit programs and track all corrective actions to closure.

Closure, Reclamation & Operational Improvement

• Oversee the implementation of progressive reclamation and environmental rehabilitation plans. Partner with Operations to execute, monitor, and document progressive reclamation activities, while supporting the Project’s Environmental Permitting Manager in maintaining and updating the Interim Closure and Reclamation Plan (ICRP) and closure cost estimates;
• Evaluate the operational effectiveness of site pollution controls, habitat enhancement initiatives, and environmental management programs, driving continuous improvement across all site operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Relations

• Partner with the Project’s Environmental Permitting Manager and Indigenous & Northern Affairs team during stakeholder consultations, public hearings, and community engagements, integrating feedback into site management plans and SOPs.

Leadership, Financial Stewardship & Department Management

• Supervise and mentor the Environmental Department team, setting clear performance goals, conducting evaluations, and driving technical capabilities and career development.
• Oversee the department’s operational budget and manage commercial contracts and performance for external laboratories, technical consultants, and contractors.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Assist site heads of department and other department leaders to understand Environmental requirements as they relate to operations and work with other departments and contractors to resolve environmental issues.
• Ensure adequate safety and environmental/technical training for site-based Environment Department staff.
• Deliver environmental awareness training to the workforce.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years' experience in environmental management roles with at least 5 years leading/supervising teams in the mining industry or other industrial settings, with preference for those possessing Northern experience;
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field is required;
• Professional Designation (e.g., EP, P. Geo, P. Ag, RPBio) is preferred;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous groups; and
• Thorough knowledge of the Nunavut mining and environmental regulations and processes is preferred.

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST November 23, 2026 unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.