HS Technician – Saskatoon

Denison Mines Corp.; Eeyou Istchee James Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denison Mines is seeking a Health & Safety Technician to oversee Occupational Health and Safety in various project sites in northern Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate should have a strong focus on operational excellence, hold certifications, and possess valuable experience in safety management, fostering a safety culture across the organization. This is a full-time, rotational position with the responsibility to ensure compliance and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process

Qualifications

• 3+ years OHS experience in construction, mining, or industrial settings.
• Training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Mental Health First Aid preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with safety programs.
• Conducting site inspections and hazard assessments.
• Delivering safety training and facilitating toolbox talks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety

NCSO certification

Tools

Cority EHS software

MS Office

Job description

Health & Safety (HS) Technician

Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships, and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate-positive approach through ISR methods and partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified Great Place to Work, our success is driven by empowering employees with engaging work, development opportunities, and rewards, fostering a talented, diverse, and motivated team.

THE ROLE:

The HS Technician, as part of the Health & Safety team, oversees routine field activities related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Responsibilities include supporting the Joint HS Committee, delivering training, conducting inspections, and implementing hazard mitigation measures. The role also involves incident response and investigation, promoting a safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting risk management. This is a full-time, site-based rotational position at various project sites in northern Saskatchewan. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and arrange their travel to a designated point near Saskatoon, with Denison providing accommodation and PPE.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Reliable, diligent, with a strong focus on operational excellence, the ideal candidate will have a diverse skill set in Occupational Health and Safety. They should proactively maintain and monitor safety systems, ensuring accountability and compliance. Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety or related field; relevant experience and certifications may substitute.
• NCSO certification is required; other safety designations are assets.
• 3+ years of OHS experience in construction, mining, or industrial settings; uranium sector experience is an asset.
• Training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Mental Health First Aid, and other safety areas is preferred.
• Experience in safety training, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with EHS software like Cority are assets.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to think critically and work independently.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing is required.

JUN 2024-JUN 2025, CANADA

More about our certification

Role Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Northern Saskatchewan/Saskatoon

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with safety programs.
• Conducting site inspections and hazard assessments.
• Promoting safe work practices and enforcing safety protocols.
• Participating in incident investigations and emergency drills.
• Delivering safety training and facilitating toolbox talks.
• Supporting safety documentation and reporting.

We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and encourage applications from these communities. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

Denison values diversity and offers a competitive benefits package. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.

TO APPLY:

• Online: [Link to application]
• Email: [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about Denison Mines at www.denisonmines.com.