Senior HSE Leader – Underground Mining Safety

JDS Group of Companies; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for Underground Mining. The candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing health and safety systems to ensure compliance with regulations, promote a safety culture, and provide training. Key duties include leading risk assessments, managing incident responses, and maintaining safety documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience in underground mining safety and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management within underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all underground safety efforts across the project.
• Ensure compliance with mining and occupational health & safety legislation.
• Oversee underground-specific risk assessments and control measures.
• Develop and deliver underground-specific safety training programs.
• Lead investigations of underground incidents.
• Maintain safety documentation and submit reports as required.
• Oversee emergency response plans and mine rescue coordination.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management & Hazard Control

Training & Competency

Incident Management

Documentation & Reporting

Emergency Response

Job description

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for Underground Mining. The candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing health and safety systems to ensure compliance with regulations, promote a safety culture, and provide training. Key duties include leading risk assessments, managing incident responses, and maintaining safety documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience in underground mining safety and excellent leadership skills.