Health and Safety Manager
(Health, Safety & Training)
Full Time
Northwestern, Ontario, Canada
Health and Safety Manager – Relocation to Northwest Ontario
The Health and Safety Manager is a pivotal role in ensuring the mine site is a safe and healthy workplace.
This position is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing mine site safety systems and procedures, and providing assistance to all departments regarding; the development and implementation of safety programs; first aid, safety and security matters; the evaluation of mine site conditions and the determination of actions; as well as the liaison with mine site contractor safety personnel, ensuring consistent safety standards are adhered to.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures the mine site is in full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and all other applicable legislation
- Ensures the mine site safety system is aligned with Company standards, requirements and key performance indicator targets
- Develops, Implements, and Coordinates the Rainy River Project Site emergency response, mine rescue, & firefighting programs
- Works with Corporate representative and other H/S Managers to enhance company safety performance and reputation
- Develops measurement tools to assess the effectiveness of the safety system
- Facilitates the communication of safety risks and safe practices to management, employees and contractors
- Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee practices through site visits, safety plans, and education of all supervisory personnel
- Reviews documentation to ensure all required onsite records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted, as per established procedures and standards
- Reinforces safety awareness in a manner that promotes cooperation and fosters a culture of resilience
- Creates a working atmosphere that promotes openness and a high level of enthusiasm and morale in the field
- Conducts work area inspections, audits and assists with incident investigations, writes job specific safety plans, schedules jobsite visits, and conducts risk assessment reviews
- Develops, implements and assists with contractor and employee orientation and training programs
- Other related duties to support the team as required to ensure the mine site is a success.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Qualified candidates have 10+ years of Health and Safety experience
- The successful candidate will have a Health and Safety Diploma or related education, and/or related experience in construction, operations and safety
- Must have industrial and / or construction experience in a dedicated health & safety role
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the mining sector, however this is not a prerequisite
- Possess or be interested in acquiring a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or equivalent
- Knowledge of Emergency Response, mine rescue, &/or firefighting would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene issues and regulations such as air quality monitoring, radiation, noise, ergonomics, toxic substances, etc.
- Must have in depth knowledge of health & safety techniques & technologies such as equipment lockout, confined spaces, fall arrest systems, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, accident investigations etc.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other management, employees, contractors, the general public and First Nations.
- Have the ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
- Proficient and competent with regard to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and all other relevant legislation