Emergency Response Specialist
- South Porcupine, ON, Canada
Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of emergency response, industrial firefighting, or emergency preparedness experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:4x3
The Position
The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. This role ensures that all emergency response, surface mine rescue, confined space rescue, firefighting, and advanced first aid programs meet regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and operational needs.
The Emergency Response Specialist provides technical expertise, leadership, and training to employees, supervisors, emergency response teams, and management personnel to ensure organizational readiness for emergency situations. The role serves as the primary liaison with external emergency response agencies and regulatory stakeholders while maintaining emergency response capabilities across all operating sites.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency Preparedness & Response Program Management
Required Qualifications
Competitive total compensation package including:
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:4x3
The Position
The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. This role ensures that all emergency response, surface mine rescue, confined space rescue, firefighting, and advanced first aid programs meet regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and operational needs.
The Emergency Response Specialist provides technical expertise, leadership, and training to employees, supervisors, emergency response teams, and management personnel to ensure organizational readiness for emergency situations. The role serves as the primary liaison with external emergency response agencies and regulatory stakeholders while maintaining emergency response capabilities across all operating sites.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency Preparedness & Response Program Management
- Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program across all operating sites.
- Ensure emergency response plans, procedures, and protocols remain current and aligned with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Conduct emergency response risk assessments and ensure identified deficiencies are addressed
- Lead the review and updating of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs)
- Develop, coordinate, schedule, and support Surface Mine Rescue, Emergency Response Team (ERT), confined space rescue, firefighting, and emergency management training programs.
- Conduct practical and scenario-based emergency response exercises, mock rescues, and simulations to validate readiness and improve response effectiveness.
- Evaluate trainee competence and maintain accurate competency assessments and training records.
- Ensure employees, contractors, and emergency response personnel receive required training and maintain qualifications.
- Maintain an adequately trained complement of surface emergency response personnel.
- Remain an active participant in Mine Rescue, surface emergency response, and Advanced First Aid programs.
- Ensure all operating sites maintain emergency readiness through appropriate staffing, training, equipment, and response capabilities.
- Ensure emergency response vehicles and emergency trailers are fully operational and emergency-ready.
- Identify, evaluate, classify, and maintain an inventory of confined spaces throughout all operating areas.
- Develop and maintain confined space assessments, rescue plans, and safe work procedures that meet regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
- Serve as a technical resource for employees, supervisors, management, contractors, and Joint Health and Safety Committees.
- Liaise with external emergency response organizations, including Ontario Mine Rescue, municipal fire services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response teams, and emergency equipment suppliers.
- Participate in safety meetings, emergency preparedness committees, and operational planning sessions.
- Provide Control Group support during emergency response events and site emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
- Post-secondary diploma in Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field preferred.
- Current Mine Rescue Certification.
- Valid Advanced First Aid Certification.
- Train-the-Trainer Certification.
- Valid Class G Driver's License.
- Minimum 5-7 years of emergency response, industrial firefighting, or emergency preparedness experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- Firefighter Certification (NFPA or equivalent).
- Incident Command System (ICS) Training.
- Specialty Rescue Certifications (Confined Space, High Angle, Rope Rescue, HazMat, etc.).
- Mill processing experience.
- Emergency Management or Occupational Health and Safety certification.
- Competition Mine Rescue Team experience.
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Annual total compensation of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 (including annual bonus eligibility).
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve emergency preparedness and response programs, plans, and training across operating sites, ensuring regulatory and company-standard compliance. Lead emergency response readiness, training, rescue and firefighting capabilities, equipment management, confined space programs, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a minimum Grade 12 diploma, current Mine Rescue Certification, valid Advanced First Aid Certification, Train-the-Trainer Certification, a valid Class G driver's license, and 5–7 years of relevant emergency response experience in mining or heavy industry. A related post-secondary diploma is preferred; additional preferred qualifications include firefighter, Incident Command System, specialty rescue, and emergency management or occupational health and safety certifications.
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Surface Mine Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Industrial Firefighting
- Advanced First Aid
- Emergency Response Training
- Competency Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Response Planning
- Incident Command
- Equipment Readiness
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Emergency Management
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Wellness Spending Account
- Virtual Care
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Emergency Preparedness And Response Program
- Emergency Response Plans
- Surface Mine Rescue
- Emergency Response Team
- Confined Space Rescue
- Industrial Firefighting
- Advanced First Aid
- Mine Rescue Certification
- Train-The-Trainer Certification
- Class G Driver's License
- Emergency Response Risk Assessments
- Scenario-Based Exercises
- Mock Rescues
- Competency Assessments
- Emergency Response Equipment
- Emergency Trailers
- Confined Space Assessments
- Safe Work Procedures
- Ontario Mine Rescue
- Municipal Fire Services
- Emergency Medical Services
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Joint Health And Safety Committees
- Incident Command System
- High Angle Rescue
- Rope Rescue
- Mining
- Heavy Industrial Environment