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Advisor, Health & Safety

Burgundy Diamond

Yellowknife

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to join their team at a renowned diamond mine. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the implementation of robust safety standards while working in both field and office settings. You will collaborate with various departments, providing expertise and support to achieve safety objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of safety and well-being in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about health and safety and have a strong background in the mining industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company paid extended health care
Dental and vision care
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Employer matched pension
Generous paid vacation
Dependent Scholarship Program
Employee discounts
Accommodations and meals on site
Fully equipped gym
Recreation facilities

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in mining or industry-related safety.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide health and safety support in surface and underground areas.
  • Participate in safety program development and workplace inspections.
  • Lead risk assessments and monitor safety programs.

Skills

Health and Safety Certification
Risk Assessment
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Emergency Response

Education

Formal Certification in Health and Safety
Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Tools

Microsoft Office
TapRooT

Job description

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

As a member of the Health and Safety Team, the Advisor, Health & Safety will report to the Superintendent, Health & Safety and work a 2 (two) weeks on/2 (two) weeks off schedule at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The Advisor, Health & Safety will work across all departments supporting operational activities by ensuring that Risk and Safety standards and processes are developed and implemented. This position is expected to interact frequently in the field (50/50 field and office time) at all levels of the organization.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provide field health and safety support in both surface and underground areas, assistance and subject matter expertise to all levels of the organization to ensure the achievement of the company safety objectives;
  • Participate and promote regular and effective communication regarding risk and safety to all levels of the organization;
  • Aid in safety program development, workplace inspections, hazard identification, developing procedures, and facilitation or presentation of training programs;
  • Maintain awareness of current WSCC NT Mine’s ACT, CCOHS, CSA, and relevant standards;
  • Promote the reporting of all Health and Safety incidents and non-conformances and lead/facilitate in the identification of root causes, corrective, and preventative actions using tools such as 5 Whys and the root cause analysis method (TapRooT);
  • Provide information to relevant supervisory personnel regarding health and safety legal and other requirements;
  • Perform audits and other evaluations of health and safety programs;
  • Undertake risk and safety monitoring programs, including leading risk assessments, to track progress towards achieving objectives;
  • Act as resource on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC).

Education/Experience

  • Possess already or be in active pursuit of formal certification in Health and Safety, or a combination of current Health and Safety related courses, and direct safety professional experience in OHS.
  • Ability to qualify for, or possess Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification;
  • 5 years’ mining or industry related experience as a safety professional;
  • Current TapRooT certification is considered an asset;
  • Physically able to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift items up to 40 lbs. at periodic intervals;
  • Experience related to the control of occupational exposures in mining is a benefit;
  • Able to communicate effectively with employees and supervisors of all levels and be solutions oriented;
  • Strong organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
  • Emergency Response or Emergency Medical Services experience is a benefit.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic’s Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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