Environmental Officer – Biodiversity

Barrick
Job title: Environmental Officer – Biodiversity
Company: Barrick
Job description: Job Description: Department Environment
Position Environmental Officer – Biodiversity
Location Reko Diq Mine Site – Balochistan
Qualification Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
Experience Minimum 5 years of professional experience in biodiversity or ecological roles, ideally within the mining, infrastructure, or construction sectors
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with flora and fauna trapping, handling, and relocation techniques
- Strong knowledge of local and regional species and ecosystems
- Familiarity with relevant environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience in field survey techniques (e.g., pitfall traps, camera traps, transects)
- Basic knowledge of GIS, mapping tools, and biological data systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work independently in remote and rugged field environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful implementation of Barrick’s Sustainability Policy & Procedures on-site.
- Manage compliance with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and support environmental monitoring, data collection, reporting, and community engagement activities.
- Oversee environmental studies, budgets, presentations, and actively contribute to strategic meetings, developing, and implementing the ESMP, in accordance with national and local regulations.
- Assist with the implementation of the Biodiversity Management and Action Plan on-site, ensuring alignment with regulatory and project commitments.
- Coordinate and manage flora and fauna relocation and trapping activities to support biodiversity conservation.
- Plan and conduct ecological field surveys, including pre-construction habitat assessments and ongoing species monitoring (both fauna and flora).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive biodiversity records and reports, including trap data, relocation success, and species observations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental approvals, legislation, and permits concerning biodiversity.
- Collaborate with the site team for regular follow-up and monitoring of construction activities, ensuring biodiversity protection.
- Provide training and guidance to construction teams on biodiversity protection measures, buffer zones, and ecological sensitivities.
- Liaise with environmental consultants, regulators, and stakeholders on biodiversity performance and outcomes.
- Support progress reporting and contribute to environmental compliance audits and reviews.
- Identify and implement adaptive management practices to adjust mitigation strategies based on monitoring data or changing site conditions.
Expected salary:
Location: Balochistan
Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:36:17 GMT
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