Health and Safety Advisor

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives, and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly-out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Location

Musselwhite site

Purpose

1. Assist the Health and Safety Superintendent in coordinating the Safety department in providing the appropriate training and safety guidance to all employees in all departments.
2. Promote, coordinate and implement activities to improve and maintain high levels of safety performance.
3. Act as a resource for all of the workplace parties and an advocate of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
4. Support Emergency Response, Mine Rescue, and Site Emergency Preparedness.
5. Facilitate the development and review of Health and Safety standards and procedures, in accordance with site, Newmont, and local regulations and legislation.
6. Work with department managers to design, develop, and administer Newmont programs that link to the current Health and Safety strategy to protect employees from work hazards and prevent incidents/accidents.
7. Facilitate and promote the adoption of new Health and Safety programs and practices.
8. Act as a liaison between emergency responders, site leadership, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

1. Facilitate inspections to verify that Health and Safety requirements and governmental legislation are being followed at all times.
2. Provide technical expertise in investigating HS events.
3. Track events and actions close out as per Newmont guidelines and conduct spot checks on effectiveness review of actions.
4. Write reports documenting the findings of the Health and Safety investigations.
5. Facilitate Health and Safety audits, risk assessments, reviews, and inspections.
6. Coordinate the integration of Health and Safety activities into production efforts.
7. Administer internal Health and Safety consulting services to Newmont line management.
8. Act in the capacity of a team leader for task forces and teams, as and when required.
9. Partner with site leadership to optimize the on-site safety programs and systems.
10. Be a go-to person for system-based knowledge – FRM, Enablon, CCV, etc.
11. Facilitate post-activity reviews to determine if all employees are adequately trained and coached to perform their roles effectively.
12. Oversee the inherent programs i.e. Hazard/Risk Safety System, Safety Meetings, Event Reporting and Investigation quality, Action Management, Contractor Safety Management, etc.
13. Coordinate health and safety activities including well-being activities.
14. Resource coordination for site emergency preparedness (Emergency Response and Mine Rescue).
15. Monitor the functioning of the IRS and make recommendations for its improvement.
16. Regularly audit or arrange for the audit of the elements of the health and safety system and emergency response; and to suggest ways of improving them.
17. Regularly audit and inspect the operation for compliance with the Act, Regulations, and company policies/procedures; in addition to emergency response audits.
18. Advise workers, supervisors, and management personnel on technical safety and health matters.
19. Act as a resource for all employees and the JHSEC.
20. Advise trainers on the safety and health content of training courses.
21. Attend crew safety meetings on a selective basis either as an observer or presenter.
22. Oversee and promote use of FRA (Formal Risk Assessment), JHA (Job Hazard Analysis), FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessment) process.

Requirements

1. Minimum grade 12, technical diploma preferred.
2. Good understanding and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, surface and underground mine rescue training, WHMIS, and Loss Control techniques.
3. Minimum of 5 years experience in Occupational Health and Safety Systems Management within the mining industry.
4. Experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
5. Ability to plan and schedule programs and activities.
6. Good computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
7. Excellent written/oral communication skills.
8. Good presentation skills.
9. Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
10. Work well in a team atmosphere.

Working Conditions

The work schedule for this position is 7 days on 7 days off, working 12-hour days.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.