Health & Safety Advisor

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource company is seeking a Health & Safety Adviser for its Iron Bridge project in Ontario. The role involves planning and improving safety management systems, mentoring teams, and driving safety initiatives. Successful candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and experience in high-risk environments. This position promises a chance to impact operational safety in a dynamic mining context.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in health and safety within mining or similar high-risk environments.
• ICAM (or similar) and Lead Auditor qualifications.
• Project management experience and additional qualifications in hygiene or injury management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality data analysis to identify safety trends.
• Mentor and coach operational teams for a proactive safety culture.
• Develop tools supporting the Health and Safety Management System.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Data analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Understanding of WHS legislation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Work Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Adviser to support the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Health and Safety Management System at Iron Bridge. You will work closely with operational leadership to embed safety practices, support risk reduction programs, and build a strong, sustainable safety culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive safety professional to make a meaningful impact on operational safety performance in a dynamic mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality data analysis to identify safety trends and assist leadership in setting safety priorities
• Mentor and coach operational teams to foster a proactive and resilient safety culture
• Contribute to the development of tools and materials that support the implementation of Fortescue’s Health and Safety Management System
• Support site risk and change management processes
• Drive and implement safety initiatives aimed at enhancing organisational culture and performance
• Assist with contractor onboarding and participate in assurance activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Practical experience in health and safety within mining or similar high-risk environments
• ICAM (or similar) and Lead Auditor qualifications; strong understanding of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated ability to analyse safety data, identify trends, and produce insightful reports
• Experience in safety-focused coaching, mentoring, and operational engagement
• Project management experience and additional qualifications in hygiene or injury management (highly regarded)

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.