Advisor, HSER

Vale Base Metals; Labrador; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation pay

Safety culture

Employee Family Assistance Program

Online training and career development

Job summary

Vale Base Metals in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a Health, Safety, Environment & Risk (HSER) Advisor to join the on-site HSER team at Voisey’s Bay, a fly-in fly-out operation. This 12-month fixed-term role is on-site with a 2 week on/2 week off schedule.

You will lead the HSER management system, audits, and compliance, mentor peers, and support planning, budgeting, and reporting to drive zero fatalities and sustainable mining.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a safety-related field is required.
• Professional safety designation is an asset.
• Must have technical certification – Occupational Health & Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Represent VNL in external forums and guide sustainable compliance and industry best practices.
• Lead HSER management system, audits, updates and research to ensure effectiveness.
• Provide HSER support and leadership to operations through development, implementation and compliance auditing.
• Coordinate planning/implementation of HSER components, permitting strategies, budgeting and scheduling.
• Mentor and coach peers on HSER compliance and achieving zero fatalities and sustainable mining.
• Support through reports/data-sharing for HSER strategic objectives in a timely manner.
• Perform field inspections/audits of HSER management systems as required.

Skills

OH&S regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Influence peers & leadership

Time management

Field decision making

Education

Post-secondary safety field

Professional safety designation

Technical cert – OH&S Program

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Health, Safety, Environment & Risk (HSER) Advisor to join our HSER team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

The is a 12-month fixed-term on-site position, working a 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a HSER Advisor, you will be responsible for guiding the operations to meeting its strategic objectives of conducting business with zero fatalities and becoming a leader in sustainable mining. The Advisor will cultivate a detailed knowledge of the HSER Management Systems and related permits, guidelines, regulations and other binding licenses to operate, as well as a detailed understanding of Vale Newfoundland and Labrador's (VNL) operations. This will enable the HSER Advisor to identify areas for improvement and provide advice or leadership to colleagues in the application of management systems.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Be required to represent VNL interests in external forums (e.g. regulatory, industry associations, etc.) and guide VNL to sustainable compliance and industry best practices by finding economical and innovative solutions to business problems. This may also include supporting capital or other engineering projects undertaken by VNL.
• Be the lead and subject matter expert on VNL's HSER management system and support all audits, updates and research needed to ensure these systems are effective.
• Provide HSER support and leadership to VNL operations through development, implementation and compliance auditing of the VNL HSER Management System.
• Coordinate planning/implementation of new HSER Management System components, permitting/compliance strategies, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Mentor and coach peers on HSER compliance and stated business objectives of zero fatalities and sustainable mining.
• Support through preparation of reports or data-sharing the various corporate and management initiatives that are related to HSER strategic objectives in a timely and accurate matter.
• Perform work related to VNL strategic plans and HSER tactical plans as assigned.
• Perform field inspections and audits against HSER management systems as required.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Vacation pay
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

About You

Education:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. safety engineering technology) is required.
• Professional safety designation is considered an asset.
• Must have technical certification – Occupational Health & Safety Program

Experience:

• A minimum 5 years of safety related experience is required.
• Experience working in an underground mining environment is required.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador OH&S Act/Regulations, Environment Protection Act and federal Metal and Diamond Mine Effluent Regulations.
• Ability to influence peers and leaders, and support leaders in the HSER team through timely and thorough responses.
• Ability to self-direct and manage to deadlines and prioritization of tasks.
• Ability to apply technical and regulatory concepts to practical decisions in the field.
• Ability to manage time to be effective in a dynamic work environment including hand-off to peers on tasks/projects to support changing work conditions and priorities.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located