Health & Safety Advisor

Orla Mining; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Ontario is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee safety protocols at the Musselwhite Mine. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety within the mining industry and a good understanding of safety regulations. This role includes promoting safe practices, conducting safety audits, and acting as a resource for all employees. Competitive salary and fly-in, fly-out working conditions are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12, technical diploma preferred.
• Good understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Occupational Health and Safety Systems Management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of Health and Safety standards.
• Provide technical expertise in investigating Health and Safety events.
• Monitor and improve the Internal Responsibility System.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act

Ability to plan and schedule programs

Education

Technical diploma preferred

Job description

Job Description

Salary :

Health & Safety Advisor

Musselwhite Mine

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex, which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.

Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining.

We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.

Purpose :

Assist the Health and Safety Superintendent in coordinating the Safety department in providing the appropriate training and safety guidance to all employees in all departments. Promote, coordinate and implement activities to improve and maintain high levels of safety performance. Act as a resource for all of the workplace parties and an advocate of the Internal responsibility System (IRS).

Responsibilities include :

• Facilitate the development and review of Health and Safety standards and procedures, in accordance with site, Orla Musselwhite Mines and local regulations and legislation.
• Work with department managers to design, develop and administer Orla Musselwhite Mines programs that link to the current Health and Safety strategy to protect employees from work hazards and prevent incidents / accidents.
• Facilitate and promote the adoption of new Health and Safety programs and practices.
• Facilitate inspections to verify that Health and Safety requirements and governmental legislation is being followed at all times.
• Provide technical expertise in investigating HS events.
• Track events and actions close out as per Orla Musselwhite Mines guideline and conduct spot checks on effectiveness review of actions.
• Write reports documenting the findings of the Health and Safety investigations.
• Facilitate Health and Safety audits, risk assessments, reviews and inspections.
• Coordinate the integration of Health and Safety activities into production efforts.
• Administer internal Health and Safety consulting services to Orla Musselwhite Mines line management.
• Act in the capacity of a team leader for task forces and teams, as and when required.
• Partner with site leadership to optimize the on-site safety programs and systems.
• Be a go to person for system based knowledge FRM, Enablon, CCV, etc
• Facilitate post-activity reviews to determine if all employees are adequately trained and coached to perform their roles effectively.
• Oversee the inherent programs i.e. Hazard / Risk Safety System, Safety Meetings, Event Reporting and Investigation quality, Action Management, Contractor Safety Management, etc.
• Coordinate health and safety activities including wellbeing activities.
• Monitor the functioning of the IRS and make recommendations for its improvement.
• Regularly audit or arrange for the audit of the elements of the health and safety system, and to suggest ways of improving them.
• Regularly audit and inspect the operation for compliance with the Act, Regulations and company policies / procedures.
• Advise workers, supervisors and management personnel on technical safety & health matters.
• Act as a resource for all employees and the JHSEC.
• Advise trainers on the safety and health content of training courses.
• Attend crew safety meetings on a selective basis either as an observer or presenter.
• Oversee and promote use of FRA (Formal Risk Assessment) and FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessment) process.

Skills and Experience :

• Minimum grade 12, technical diploma preferred.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Mines & Mining Plants, surface and underground mine rescue training, WHMIS and Loss Control techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Occupational Health and Safety Systems Management within the mining industry.
• Ability to plan and schedule programs and activities.
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills.
• Work well in a team atmosphere.

This position interacts with the following external contacts :

• Workplace Safety North
• Ontario Mine Rescue
• Ministry of Labour
• Municipal Fire Departments
• Northern College
• Ontario Mining Association & member companies
• Vendors & Suppliers
• Ministry of Natural Resources

Working Conditions :

• The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is a fly-in, flyout operations and the schedule for this position will consist of 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day.