Onsite Health & Safety Lead – Mining Operations

St Barbara Limited; Upper Musquodoboit; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Job summary

Atlantic Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, seeks two Health & Safety Advisors for the Touquoy mine site in Nova Scotia. This full-time contract role provides leadership across operations and supports field teams with practical health and safety guidance.

You will conduct risk assessments, assist incident investigations, monitor compliance, deliver training, and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of practical Health & Safety experience
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license with insurable record
• Certified First Aid/CPR (Intermediate Level)
• Understanding of HSE systems and risk controls

Responsibilities

• Provide visible health and safety leadership across all operations.
• Support operational and functional teams with practical health and safety guidance.
• Assist with field-based risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Support incident management processes including reporting and investigations.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety plans, legislation and site requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety interactions to improve performance.
• Provide on-site safety support for high-risk work and verify PPE practices.
• Support emergency response planning and safety training delivery.
• Maintain workforce training records and contribute to HSE program delivery.
• Review performance data to identify trends and propose improvements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and personal accountability.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Risk management

Incident management

Field risk assessments

Audits & inspections

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Education

OH&S credential (degree/diploma)

Job description

Atlantic Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, seeks two Health & Safety Advisors for the Touquoy mine site in Nova Scotia. This full-time contract role provides leadership across operations and supports field teams with practical health and safety guidance.

You will conduct risk assessments, assist incident investigations, monitor compliance, deliver training, and contribute to a positive safety culture.