Safety & Emergency Services Coordinator
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.
Reporting to the Safety Manager, you will be directly responsible for ensuring that best practices are followed to help mitigate accidents, and for ensuring that all works follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations at West Red Lake Madsen Mine. The successful candidate will work locally on a 5-2/4-3 schedule.
The Benefits:
- Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
- Operation Bonus Program
- 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
- Health Care Spending Account
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Employee referral bonus
About the Candidate:
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum 5 years experience in underground mining
- Experience working in various types of positions in the mining industry
- Supervisory experience would be an asset
- Ontario Mine Rescue certified, Certification in Ontario Common Core, Underground Supervisor Common Core and “Train the Trainer” would be an asset.
- Solid computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint software
- Comprehensive knowledge of accident investigation process
- Capable of designing creative and effective training material
- Be familiar and support the gas badges program
- Very familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and mining regulations
- Competent report-writing and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and works well with others
- Must possess a valid Class G driver’s license
- Participates on weekend on-call for safety department
- Good motivator and coach, and capable of developing others
- Maintain confidentiality in all company dealings
- Contributes to overall success of safety and training team
About the Role:
- Participate in accident investigations, produce and distribute appropriate documentation, as required.
- Coordinate Mine Rescue training and recruitment of mine rescue personnel
- Coordinate outside agencies training in First aid, Working at heights, confined space etc.
- Maintain emergency response readiness ensuring equipment and appropriate personnel are available.
- Responsible for the gas badge program
- Conduct planned workplace inspections as required.
- Document results of safety tours; follow up to ensure issues have been addressed and resolved.
- Ensure diligent record-keeping
- Assist with the development of training modules and procedures
- Support the occupational health and safety committee.
- Conduct new worker safety inductions.
- Develop safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct safety meetings.
- Identify and correct safety hazards.
- Ensure all workers comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and mining regulations.
- Provide advice and be a safety resource for supervisors.
- Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
- Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
- Assist in drug and alcohol testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies **
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.
At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.
*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol test*
