Occupational Health Technician

Evolution Mining; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer, Evolution Mining, is seeking an Occupational Health Technician for their Red Lake operation. The role includes providing first aid, health surveillance, and promoting workplace wellbeing while managing occupational health hazards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR certification, and relevant experience in industrial health to ensure the health and safety of all employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months experience in industrial health and safety.
• Experience in underground gold mining is preferred.
• Completion of relevant occupational and industrial health training.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to employees and contractors.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing.
• Complete basic health surveillance activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making capabilities

Research and analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Comfortable public speaking

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Education

High school diploma

Certification as a First Aid Instructor

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Job description

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

About the role

The purpose of the Occupational Health Technician, is to provide first aid services, workplace and health surveillance, health and wellness promotion activities, workplace rehabilitation, and occupational health hazards and risk control at Evolution Mining Red Lake Operation

Key result areas in this role include:

• Administer first aid to employees and contractors.
• Develop and provide health promotion activities.
• Complete basic health surveillance (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI, vision screening, urinalysis).
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing.
• Complete audiograms and spirometry.
• Complete biological and designated substance monitoring.
• Complete workplace health hazard audits.
• Teach First Aid & CPR, and Mental Health First Aid courses on site.
• Complete quantitative respiratory fit tests.
• Complete short- and long-term disability and WSIB applications.
• Keep confidential records and maintain medical records and filing system.
• Inventory control.
• Other related duties as trained and assigned.

About you

• As an Occupational Health Technician, you will have a high school diploma and related occupational and industrial health training/formal education.

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), HCP or preferred Advanced Medical First Responder

• Certified First Aid / Advanced First Aid / Mental Health First Aid Instructor
• Valid Class G driver’s license without restrictions. Must provide driver’s abstract. Non-negotiable.
• Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) preferred.
• Certified Specimen Collector (urine and oral fluid) preferred.
• Audiometric certification from a certified Ontario provider preferred.
• Spirometry certification from a certified Ontario provider preferred.
• Quantitative and qualitative respirator fit test training.
• Minimum of 6-12 months of experience in industrial health and safety with preference to experience in underground gold mining, or equivalent experience in Key Result Areas.

It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:

• Biological and medical surveillance specific to designated substances and industry-relevant needs.
• Experience in disability claims initiation and criteria.
• Emergency first aid treatment experience.
• Solid background in occupational health and industry-relevant needs
• Competent in various testing procedures, equipment, and methods (audiometrics, oral fluid drug & breath alcohol sample collection, vision screening, respirator fit testing, ergonomics).
• Very familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, Canadian Human Rights legislation.
• Excellent verbal, and interpersonal skills and comfortable working with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent technical writing skills and literacy.
• Proficient documentation ability with strict attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning capabilities.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable public speaking to large groups.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite.
• Research and analytical skills.

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, you can contact [e-mail].

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants must complete satisfactory pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Checks, Pre-Employment medical, Employment Verification, Education Verification and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.