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Safety Advisor - Exploration

Employer
Newcrest Mining
Location
Red Chris Mine, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 13, 2020

Job Details

Discover what's possible with us

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George and Smithers.

The purpose of this role is to provide health and safety leadership and support to the Red Chris and District Exploration Project. The successful candidate will adapt and design health and safety solutions that are stage appropriate, fit for purpose and align with Newcrest's health and safety management systems. This position is a temporary position.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Health and Safety, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Partner with the site Exploration Management teams in the implementation of the Newcrest health and safety management systems
  • Taking a proactive risk management approach to departmental tasks
  • Ensuring personnel are adequately trained to safely complete work requirements
  • Attend safety/toolbox meeting and communicate expectations with a focus of continued improvement of the health and safety management system and addressing concerns
  • Conduct ongoing reviews and consultation to ensure health and safety management system elements are delivering business objectives
  • Analyse leading and lagging performance data and provide guidance on issues of concern, mitigating strategies and areas of excellence
  • Support the delivery of all exploration and company safety initiatives and objectives

Who we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience including construction related field experience, supplemented by a diploma in occupational health and safety or relevant university degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. You will also have a designation or eligibility as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). We are looking for someone with understanding of safety issues and risks of mining operations and construction projects combined with knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and practices.

In addition to the above, you will have:
  • Considerable experience implementing and supporting safety programs, workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations
  • Ability to guide supervisory staff on safety matters
  • Strong analytical and research skills and a high degree of integrity and professionalism
  • Sound knowledge and ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations and legislation such as Workers Compensation Act, the WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Guidelines, and BC Emergency Program Act

Our commitment to you

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.

Company

Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.

At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.

In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.

Our Code of ConductCorporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.

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