[Hiring] Sustainability Specialist @Hudbay Minerals

Role Description

The Sustainability Specialist leads the development, integration, and management of corporate and site-based Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies at the Copper Mountain mine, British Columbia business unit (BCBU). This role advances the company’s commitment to responsible mining by embedding sustainability standards—such as Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—across BCBU departments, while maintaining key ratings and certifications. Responsible for ensuring rigorous compliance with international reporting frameworks, driving decarbonization initiatives, and monitoring and reporting emissions and sustainability performance Hudbay-wide to stakeholders, the Specialist builds the business case for sustainability projects and facilitates post-project measurement and verification.

Additionally, the position serves as a key strategic advisor to internal leadership, bridging operational engineering, environmental management, corporate communications, and investor relations to advance environmental stewardship, foster a culture of responsible resource development, and align sustainable practices with corporate and site-based long-term business resilience, growth, and social license to operate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Management, Resource Management, or a related discipline required.
• A Master’s degree (M.Sc., MEM, or MBA with Sustainability emphasis) is preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as ISSP-SA/CSP, FSA Credential (SASB), PE, or relevant GHG Accounting certifications are considered strong assets.
• More than 5 years of direct experience in corporate sustainability, ESG strategy, or environmental management within industrial, natural resources, mining, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

Requirements

• Exceptional quantitative skills with high attention to detail in data validation, auditing, and trend analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams without direct line authority.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with proven capability in translating complex data into strategic executive summaries and public reports.
• Ability to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, emerging frameworks, and complex multi-stakeholder expectations.
• While this position is primarily remote, candidates must have high travel availability and the flexibility to arrive at our job site in Princeton, BC within a 24-hour notice window.

Benefits

• Base salary: $106,470.00 - $112,385.00 CAD per year.
• Competitive extended benefits and RRSP contributions through Manulife.
• Participation in a percentage-based Production Bonus.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths, and work well done.