Manager, Health and Safety

Timmins, ON

Health, Safety, Environment and Social performance play an integral role in maintaining social acceptance, continuing to maintain ESG leadership and support continuity of our operations. Newmont is addressing global and industry challenges by having a long term, transparent vision for sustainable mining. This role is essential implementing strategic objectives, standards, systems and processes at site for health & safety to ensure risks are known and address.

The successful incumbent designs, leads and manages the development and implementation of health, safety management systems and processes that incorporate risk management strategies to achieve Zero Harm, drive continuous improvement and protect shareholder value, in relation to site Health and Safety.

• Develop, monitor and direct the implementation of H&S policies and procedures, across all operational levels within Newmont.
• Oversee all H&S activities to ensure compliance with local and international legislation, regulations and operational best practices.
• Manage the execution of occupational H&S strategies to reduce and minimize the impact of work on employees’ health and well-being and to protect the company personnel, assets, processes and product.
• Continuously improve the Emergency Rescue Team’s capacity and coverage
• Feedback on timing, progress of implementation and identify improvements
• Relevant engagement with health and safety authorities visiting/inspecting the site
• Support, participate in and report in compliance, assurance and governance activities

• Develop monitoring and measurement criteria for H&S competency, in line of progression.
• Collate and analyze data from event investigations and other H&S sources to determine root causes and implement control measures that eliminate or mitigate workplace injuries and illnesses, and/or environmental damage and process losses.
• Assist in responding to inquiries lodged by local Regulatory agencies and the Public, regarding Health and Safety issues.
• Manage, support and coach operational leaders for health & safety knowledge and competency required.
• Monitor health & safety events and risks, and performance to identify gaps and action plans, that address performance improvements.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, KPIs, targets
• Support implementation and monitoring of site health & safety risks, including site level implementation of critical controls and verifications.
• Plan for emergency preparedness and contingencies, and function as a crisis management team member.
• Review and maintain current Emergency Evacuation Tactical and Trigger Action plans for the site and implement new planning format in conjunction with Health and Safety and HR Group (HR, Site Services, L&D).
• Assure that all site visitors and contractor´s comply with all the requirements, policies and standards of Newmont.
• Oversee all external H&S contractors working on-site within the mine and administer disciplinary actions, where appropriate.
• Coordinate health & safety systems and compliance.
• Support site rapid response

• Be an integral member of the Site Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead and manage the site teams, aligning effective leadership and team member processes and accountabilities including talent and succession planning.
• Build capability (knowledge and technical skills).
• Set performance expectations for direct team and provide feedback and coaching.

This is a site-based position located in Timmins, ON supporting Porcupine Gold Mines Operation. Travel to Chapleau, ON on an as needed basis
The schedule is 4 days on 3 days off

• Minimum 8 - 10 years’ Health and Safety industry experience, of which at least 4 - 5 years should be in the capacity of a Manager for a large organization, including experience in areas such as Surface and Underground Mining, Process Plant Operations and Project Construction.
• Demonstrated successes in working collaboratively in multi-cultural teams
• Bachelors’ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Applied Sciences in Emergency management or related discipline.
• Postgraduate in Health and Safety is desired.
• Health & Safety professional qualification
• Knowledge of MSHA Legislation and Processes
• Understanding and technical expertise in health and safety management (in mining preferred)
• Knowledge of mining industry and operations
• Project management fundamentals