Health & Safety Performance Advisor
- Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of mining, industrial, health and safety, supervisory, or operational experience;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
About Our Operation
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
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Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Health & Safety General Supervisor, you will be part of the Health & Safety Department. You will provide field-based health and safety leadership and support across all operational areas of the mine. The primary focus of this position is to promote safe work practices, provide operational safety support, coach supervisors and workers, and ensure timely response to workplace hazards and incidents. You will work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, contractors, and site leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Provide visible field leadership and support to workers, supervisors, and contractors across all operational areas of the mine;
- Conduct routine workplace inspections, field interactions, and safety observations to identify hazards and verify compliance with company standards and legislative requirements;
- Provide coaching and mentoring to supervisors and workers to strengthen safety leadership, hazard recognition, risk management, and due diligence practices;
- Support operational crews through participation in safety meetings, pre-shift meetings, workplace inspections, and job planning activities;
- Respond to workplace incidents, near misses, and significant events occurring during assigned coverage periods and assist with initial evidence gathering, fact finding, and investigation activities;
- Support the timely completion of incident investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence;
- Monitor workplace conditions and work activities to identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate controls;
- Verify the effectiveness of critical controls and safe work practices through field engagement and regular workplace interactions;
- Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives intended to reduce workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, and high-potential events;
- Assist departments in the development, implementation, and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Procedures, standards, and risk assessments;
- Support site compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, company standards, and other applicable legislative requirements;
- Participate in inspections and audits conducted by the Health & Safety Department, Joint Health & Safety Committee, regulatory agencies, and other internal stakeholders;
- Maintain incident, inspection, and corrective action records and ensure accurate entry into company management systems;
- Monitor health and safety performance indicators and assist in the preparation of reports, statistics, and performance summaries;
- Deliver health and safety training, orientation programs, and awareness initiatives as required;
- Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety communications, presentations, campaigns, and educational materials;
- Provide technical guidance and support on health and safety matters to operational and support departments;
- Support emergency response activities, investigations, and occupational health and safety initiatives as required;
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining, Engineering Technology, or a related field would be considered an asset;
- Minimum 3 years of mining, industrial, health and safety, supervisory, or operational experience;
- Strong understanding of underground mining operations and associated workplace hazard;
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants;
- Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up;
- Effective communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
- Experience using EHS software systems would be considered an asset.
- CRSP, CRST, NCSO, or equivalent designation;
- Trade certification or mining certification;
- Leadership or supervisory experience;
- Train-the-Trainer certification;
- Experience facilitating health and safety training programs;
- Incident investigation training;
- Auditor training or experience with health and safety management systems.
- Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide field-based health and safety leadership across mine operations by conducting inspections, coaching workers and supervisors, identifying hazards, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions. Promote continuous improvement, verify critical controls, support regulatory compliance, maintain safety records and performance reports, and deliver training and communications.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of mining, industrial, health and safety, supervisory, or operational experience are required, along with knowledge of underground mining hazards and applicable occupational health and safety regulations. Strong communication and coaching skills, experience with inspections and investigations, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required; relevant postsecondary education and safety certifications are assets or preferred qualifications.
Skills
- Workplace Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Recognition
- Corrective Action Follow-Up
- Safety Leadership
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Control Verification
- Health And Safety Training
- Safety Performance Reporting
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Safe Work Procedures
- Emergency Response
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Underground Mining
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Regulations For Mines And Mining Plants
- Workplace Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Near-Miss Reporting
- Risk Assessments
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Safe Work Procedures
- Corrective Actions
- Critical Controls
- Safety Observations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Joint Health And Safety Committee
- EHS Software
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- CRSP
- CRST
- NCSO
- Train-The-Trainer
- Auditing
- Emergency Response
- Health And Safety Training
- Occupational Illness Prevention
- Mining Operations