At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.
Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Wildlife Monitor starting June 15th to support field activities at the Strange Lake project site. Reporting to the Camp Supervisor and working closely with field teams and local communities, this role is responsible for supporting environmental monitoring, wildlife protection, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge into field operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring responsible and respectful operations on the land.
In a spirit of collaboration and respect for the land, we strongly encourage applications from local and Indigenous communities.
Role Impact:
This position is at the core of our environmental and social commitments and directly contributes to:
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Protection of biodiversity, including iconic species such as caribou and their habitats
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Operational safety
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Integration of Indigenous knowledge
What You’ll Do:
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Observe, document, and report wildlife activity in camp and exploration areas, following established wildlife monitoring protocols around camp sites.
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Maintain a proactive presence to help prevent interactions between wildlife and operations.
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Advise field teams on safe behaviours in the presence of wildlife.
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Contribute to the implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
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Support the integration of traditional knowledge into monitoring practices.
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Produce daily observation reports and promptly report any risk situations in real time.
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Work in close collaboration with the Environment and Health & Safety teams.
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Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience or strong interest in wildlife, land-based work, and northern environments
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Knowledge of the local territory and/or traditional practices (strong asset)
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Good judgment, autonomy, and strong sense of responsibility
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Ability to work in remote locations and variable weather conditions
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Physical ability to work outdoors for extended periods
Who We Are:
Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium.
Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others.
If you are motivated by building bridges between a promising industrial project at the heart of the energy transition and its host environment, we want you on our team – apply today!
