Health & Safety Performance Advisor

Agnico Eagle Mines; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Performance Advisor to lead field safety across the Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON. You will drive safe work practices, coach teams, and support incident investigations to minimize risk and uphold regulatory compliance.

Schedule is 7/7 with a focus on continuous safety improvement and effective hazard control in a high‑hazard mining environment. Applicants should have 3+ years in mining health & safety and solid OH&S knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mining health & safety, supervisory, or operational experience.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.
• Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based health and safety leadership across mine operations.
• Conduct routine inspections, safety observations, and hazard assessments.
• Coach supervisors and workers on hazard recognition, risk control, and due diligence.
• Support incident investigations and development of corrective actions.
• Assist in safety meetings, pre-shift briefings, and job planning activities.
• Support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Inspections & audits

Incident investigation

Coaching & communication

Education

OH&S diploma/degree

Mining/Engineering background

Tools

EHS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description - Health & Safety Performance Advisor (MAC00546)

What does Agnico Eagle value?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About our operation

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada’s largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines’ Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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Your next challenge

Reporting to the Health & Safety General Supervisor, you will be part of the Health & Safety Department. You will provide field-based health and safety leadership and support across all operational areas of the mine. The primary focus of this position is to promote safe work practices, provide operational safety support, coach supervisors and workers, and ensure timely response to workplace hazards and incidents. You will work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, contractors, and site leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and commitment to environmental stewardship.

• Provide visible field leadership and support to workers, supervisors, and contractors across all operational areas of the mine;
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, field interactions, and safety observations to identify hazards and verify compliance with company standards and legislative requirements;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to supervisors and workers to strengthen safety leadership, hazard recognition, risk management, and due diligence practices;
• Support operational crews through participation in safety meetings, pre-shift meetings, workplace inspections, and job planning activities;
• Respond to workplace incidents, near misses, and significant events occurring during assigned coverage periods and assist with initial evidence gathering, fact finding, and investigation activities;
• Support the timely completion of incident investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence;
• Monitor workplace conditions and work activities to identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate controls;
• Verify the effectiveness of critical controls and safe work practices through field engagement and regular workplace interactions;
• Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives intended to reduce workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, and high-potential events;
• Assist departments in the development, implementation, and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Procedures, standards, and risk assessments;
• Support site compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, company standards, and other applicable legislative requirements;
• Participate in inspections and audits conducted by the Health & Safety Department, Joint Health & Safety Committee, regulatory agencies, and other internal stakeholders;
• Maintain incident, inspection, and corrective action records and ensure accurate entry into company management systems;
• Monitor health and safety performance indicators and assist in the preparation of reports, statistics, and performance summaries;
• Deliver health and safety training, orientation programs, and awareness initiatives as required;
• Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety communications, presentations, campaigns, and educational materials;
• Provide technical guidance and support on health and safety matters to operational and support departments;
• Support emergency response activities, investigations, and occupational health and safety initiatives as required;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

What you need to succeed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining, Engineering Technology, or a related field would be considered an asset;
• Minimum 3 years of mining, industrial, health and safety, supervisory, or operational experience;
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and associated workplace hazard;
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants;
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up;
• Effective communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Experience using EHS software systems would be considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade certification or mining certification;
• Leadership or supervisory experience;
• Train-the-Trainer certification;
• Experience facilitating health and safety training programs;
• Incident investigation training;
• Auditor training or experience with health and safety management systems.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 7/7

Schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.