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Licensing Lead - Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Job LocationSaskatoon, SK
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

OUR COMPANY: Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison”) is a uranium exploration and development company with project interests in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan and office operations based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Denison is a public company listed on the NYSE American and TSX stock exchanges, and is also engaged in mine care and maintenance for decommissioned mine sites through its Closed Mines group based in Elliot Lake, Ontario. Denison’s flagship project is the Wheeler River Uranium Project (“The Project”), which is located approximately 35 km north-northeast of Cameco’s Key Lake Operation and 35 km southwest of Cameco’s McArthur River Operation in the eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin. The Project is accessible by vehicle and is located about 5 km west of Highway 914.The Project is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. A Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) was completed in accordance with NI 43-101 in September 2018 highlighting the selection of the in-situ recovery (“ISR”) mining method for the development of the high-grade Phoenix deposit. On September 22, 2021 Denison announced the initiation of the Feasibility Study (“FS”) for the Project. Concurrently, Denison is also advancing the environmental assessment (“EA”) process which is a critical step to securing the approvals necessary to develop and operate a mine in Canada.With the advancement of the ISR mining method, the Project has the potential to be one of the lowest-cost and most environmentally sustainable uranium mining operations in the world.Denison is building the Wheeler project development team and is looking to attract top candidates who want to be a part of our ambitious development story.THE ROLE: The Licensing Lead will report to the Denison Mines Environmental Manager. This position will be responsible for the development and submission of the regulatory applications required to advance the Wheeler River Project through construction and operation.The successful candidate will have the primary objective of preparing the licensing and permit applications for the construction and operation of the proposed Wheeler River ISR mine. The role will work closely with the Project engineering team as the Feasibility Study progresses to ensure successful incorporation of design elements - providing a unique opportunity to see the Project through from the planning stage to operation. Additionally, the Licensing Lead will collaborate with the Denison’s environmental team to develop Environmental Management Systems and Quality Systems that integrate Denison’s vision of sustainable development.This role will be based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and may require occasional travel to the project site located in the Athabasca Basin.The successful candidate will be required to follow Denisons health and safety policies and procedures, including the Covid-19 Work Safe plan, and the Company’s Covid-19 vaccination protocol. All current staff and any visitors who will attend at Denison’s offices, warehouses, field sites and operations are required to be vaccinated. New staff will be required to be fully vaccinated at their commencement of employment and/or prior to attending any facilities.This role is being offered as a full-time position. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and Benefits Package, including Health and Dental coverage, Life insurance, Employee Assistance program, Bonus program and a Retirement Savings plan.Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate, and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and / or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details.OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You have intimate knowledge of the environmental permitting and regulatory processes required to gain approval of a proposed Uranium mine in Canada. You have strong technical and management skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. You are a well-rounded candidate with a solid track record of success and overcoming challenges in your career. In addition, you have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or other related discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience working with federal and provincial regulatory systems and a strong understanding of the requirements within the Nuclear Safety and Control Act
  • On site experience at a mining operation
  • Good understanding of environmental policy, monitoring and compliance and reporting as required for the construction and operation of a mine
  • Demonstrated health, safety and environmental leadership
  • Great interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team-oriented attitude, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare the licensing and permitting applications for the Wheeler River Project under the regulatory regime of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Provide support for the project engineering team to ensure the applicable design packages meet the requirements of the permit applications
  • Develop the Environmental Management System as outlined through the Environmental Assessment process
  • Collaborate on the development of a Quality Management System to meet the current future need of Denison and the Project
  • Support the development on an environmental monitoring and compliance system to meet future regulatory reporting requirements
  • Prepare technical reports, budgets and other presentations as required
  • Prepare procurement documents
  • Collaborate and work effectively with internal departments including: Engineering, Safety, HR, Corporate Social Responsibility, Accounting, Procurement, Investor relations and other functional groups
  • Liaise with external groups including Indigenous and community interested parties, consultants and contractors as required
  • Support Denison’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, policies and culture
Interested applicants should submit their resume with cover letter. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Please include the job title for which you are applying in the subject line of your email application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
Work remotely:
  • No
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