Health and Safety Advisor
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, CA, J9Y 0A8
Workplace Type: Onsite
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.
Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About the role
The Safety Advisor is part of the Health, Safety, Securit team. The incumbent is responsible for the rigorous application of health and safety standards and requirements to all site operations. They work with other departments in an advisory capacity. The Advisor adheres to the company's principles by adopting a management style that is oriented toward sustainable development, Newmont values and the organization's code of conduct.
Essential Duties
- Develop and support the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and programs for the entire site
- Advise and support supervisors in their role as OHS leaders
- Develop, promote and update the organization's prevention program
- Assist with risk analyses and identify necessary control methods
- Assist indicent/accident investigations
- Implement prevention activities
- Complete projects in regards to health and safety
- Respect, know and promote company regulations and policies, particularly with regard to health and safety
- Ensure continuous improvement in terms of results and the means employed to achieve them
- Solve problems associated with your sector and recommend measures to improve your department's productivity
- Ensure good management of emergency response teams
- Compile data, draft and present reports to management
- All other related tasks as assigned
Training & Experience
- University degree or college diploma in Health and Safety and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
- 5 to 7 years experience in a similar position in the mining or industrial sector
- Computer skills, including MS Office Suite
- Completed mining modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
- General explosives permit and valid driver's license
- Bilingualism French/English essential
Skills and competencies
- Partnerships and teamwork in a multicultural environment
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to analyze and positively solve problems
- Adaptability
Working Conditions
- Schedule : 14 days of work followed by 14 days off
- Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out)
Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at www.newmont.com/careers no later than July 3, 2024.
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!
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
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.