Remote Chief Health and Safety Officer - Mining

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation and bonus

Full remote working capability

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Budget for professional development

Impact on global safety standards

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chief Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) for a leading global mining company. This executive role oversees HSEQ management remotely, driving zero-harm safety culture across all operations and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The CHSO will develop policy, lead risk assessments, manage safety programs, and report to the board, leveraging 10+ years of mining safety leadership to shape safety practice at scale.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of health and safety management experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience implementing robust HSEQ systems (ISO 45001).
• Strong knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience leading safety programs in distributed remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's health and safety strategy and policies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee risk assessment processes with effective controls and mitigation.
• Promote safety culture through training and communications.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and report to senior management and board.
• Manage HSEQ budget and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the global mining industry , is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Chief Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) to lead its safety initiatives remotely. This executive position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's comprehensive health and safety management systems across all its operations. The CHSO will champion a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with international standards and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance. This is a critical leadership role for an individual passionate about creating a zero-harm environment, offering the opportunity to shape safety policy and practice on a broad scale from a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's overall health and safety strategy and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the risk assessment process, implementing effective controls and mitigation strategies.
• Promote and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization via training and communication.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management and the board.
• Manage the health and safety budget and resource allocation effectively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in health and safety management, with a significant focus on the mining or heavy industry sector .
• Proven experience in developing and implementing robust HSEQ management systems (e.g., ISO 45001).
• In-depth knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage safety programs in a distributed, remote environment .

Benefits

• An executive-level salary, bonus structure, and long-term incentive plan.
• Full remote working capability, providing ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement planning.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and industry engagements.
• The opportunity to make a profound impact on safety standards within the global mining sector .