Discover New Career Opportunities with New Found Gold!
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Senior Environmental Scientist – Regulatory Permitting & Approvals
Company Overview
At New Found Gold, we’re on a mission to uncover the treasures hidden beneath the Earth’s surface. As an emerging gold producer, we combine cutting-edge technology with geological expertise to discover and develop world-class mining operations. Our values— Leadership, Safety, Sustainability, Community and Courage—guide every step of our journey.
Job Overview
New Found Gold is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist – Regulatory Permitting & Approvals to lead and manage all environmental approvals, permits, and associated commitments across all New Found Gold sites. Reporting to the VP Sustainability, this role is accountable for the day‑to‑day management of environmental permitting activities, regulatory engagement, and tracking of permit conditions and commitments.
Responsibilities: As Senior Environmental Scientist, you will be part of a dynamic team. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage all environmental permits, approvals, amendments, and renewals.
- Prepare, submit, track, and manage environmental permit applications.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
- Review project documents to identify environmental approval requirements.
- Coordinate regulatory meetings and consultations.
- Track and manage all permit conditions, commitments, and compliance actions.
- Maintain permit trackers and repositories of submissions, comments, and responses.
- Direct preparation of environmental plans and reports required by approvals.
- Identify permitting risks and define mitigation measures.
- Other duties aligned with site health and safety leadership may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications: What You Bring to the Field
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
- 8–10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory approvals.
- Strong working knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador mining regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with provincial and federal regulators.
- Excellent written, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Working Conditions
- Work will be a combination of office and fieldwork.
- Fieldwork may require working in extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
- Walking across uneven terrain is required frequently.
The Terrain Ahead:
- Work Environment: Mine and Processing sites, travel required, rugged terrain.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: 5*2.
- Location: Remote with travel to New Found Gold project sites.
- Posting Date: June 9, 2026.
- Closing Date: June 16, 2026.
Ready to explore new horizons?
How to Apply:
Send us an email with your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or fill out our contact form at this link https://newfoundgold.ca/contact/careers-opportunities/.
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or in the message with your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gander, NL
