Health & Safety Advisor – Environment, Exploration

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a dependable Health & Safety Advisor to join our client’s Voisey’s Bay Team. This is a temporary contract position.

The Health & Safety Advisor will provide practicable support in Safety Risk Management, developing processes to ensure compliance to maintain a system aimed at achieving zero harm to both the individual and the environment.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure Toolbox meetings with employees and contractors are regularly attended to keep communication about H&S open throughout the department.
• Assisting in the development of Emergency Response Plans for each regional area.
• Track incidents and undertake investigations often as the investigation team leader.
• Provide day to day direction & guidance to all levels of management on safety related matters.
• Remain current on H&S legislation and developments in Canada and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, so that the H&S Coordinator can advise management and department on changes they need to be aware of.
• As the subject matter expect and principal owner of H&SC, demonstrate and respect culture in the region.
• Provide HSE expertise & guidance to field staff (i.e., Geologists and Field Supervisors) and the most appropriate means to remedy identified potential hazards.
• Audit contractor companies and external providers as required to ensure their programs are equal to our client’s with respect to H&S standards and practices
• Assist with Community Consultation activities in the region when required.
• Actively promote and practice a safety culture that all field staff and contractors are aware of and promote compliance with Our client’s HSEC standards and procedures.
• Analysis of Incident reports to facilitate safety improvement, educate personnel and to reduce the possibility of major accidents.
• Conduct regular audits of regional projects, throughout the region to ensure compliance with standards and follow up with corrective actions or further training.
• Develop and implement new induction/training practices across our staff and contractor teams.
• Manage the relevant Exploration HSE committees.
• Assist with the development and writing of HSEC policies & standards, coordinate the implementation of such policies and standards in the various exploration site environments to employees and contractors.
• Establish, maintain, and report on effective safety management routine to Our client’s Standards including the Inductions, Toolbox meetings, Inspections, Incident Reporting, and Investigation, in consultation with Project Managers Health & Safety.
• Assist with maintaining environmental monitoring and reporting to Our Client and Regulatory Standards.
• Identify and analyze risk and risk mitigation measures in the region.
• Assessing regional sites to ensure that they have the capacity to support and maintain HSEC data.

Requirements:

• Self-motivated, Safety-conscious, Flexible, Dependable and pays strict attention to detail.
• CRSP designation is an asset.
• Community College or OHS Diploma or related field – preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of related safety experience.
• High level of familiarity with mining and mineral processing construction projects
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is mandatory.
• Incident Investigation Training
• Thorough knowledge of SHE policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Completion of First Aid/CPR/AED and WHMIS preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Safety and Health systems
• High level of familiarity with mineral exploration

Working Conditions:

• The work environment may change and may involve the use of a helicopter.
• Exposures to factors such as temperature variations, moving machinery, noise, and humidity.
• There may be noticeable pressure from deadlines, production requirements, accuracy, or similar demands.
• This position includes regular field work and site visits to work sites, involving periods during which there is physical activity (e.g., hiking, walking, standing).

Schedule & Work Site:

This position is based in Voisey’s Bay, the shift schedule is 2 weeks in 2 weeks out, working 12- hour days, for the 14 days. The rotation/shift/schedule may change to meet the needs of the project execution effort. The place of work will be Voisey’s Bay Site in Labrador, as a fly in/fly out operation, all employees will be flown to/from designated pick up/drop off points in Newfoundland and Labrador with the client’s-chartered service to site at no cost to them.

Travel & Accommodations:

All travel to and from the site will be coordinated by the company NES. Our client’s charter will pick up the employee, at defined locations within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, at no cost. Accommodations and meals will be provided by the company while on the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.