The Superintendent - Health & Safety plays a central role in establishing and maintaining a safe working environment at the mine site. Reporting to the Manager – Health, Safety & Security, this position leads the execution and ongoing enhancement of the site’s Health and Safety Management Program, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety systems, policies, and procedures across operations.
- Provide leadership by actively promoting and enforcing safety standards, coaching teams, and mentoring personnel at all levels.
- Conduct regular workplace audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure alignment with BC’s Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines, as well as internal policies.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency preparedness programs tailored to a remote mining environment.
- Oversee key safety initiatives including risk assessments, contractor safety, event reporting, and action tracking systems.
- Review the quality of behavioural observations and critical control verifications, identifying opportunities for improved hazard awareness and training.
- Collaborate with department leaders to assess safety needs, implement system improvements, and ensure consistent application of best practices.
- Act as a technical advisor on occupational health and safety matters, providing guidance to workers, supervisors, and management.
- Engage with regulatory bodies during inspections and support resolution of compliance matters.
- Analyze safety performance data and prepare reports to inform leadership and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure emergency response plans are robust, current, and effectively implemented for remote site operations.
- Stay current with evolving safety legislation and industry standards to maintain program relevance and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Candidates must bring a minimum of 10 years of safety leadership experience in mining, including at least five years focused on occupational health and safety systems management. Direct experience in surface mining operations—such as drill and blast, mobile equipment maintenance, load-haul-dump, crushing, processing, and traffic management—is essential. Familiarity with interactions involving mine inspectors and in-depth knowledge of BC mining regulations is required. A valid driver’s license and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) are mandatory. Surface Mine Rescue Certification is an asset.
Work Environment
This position operates on a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation at a remote mine site in British Columbia. The role requires regular fieldwork, collaboration across departments, and engagement with both frontline workers and senior leadership.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples and encourage candidates from Indigenous communities to indicate their status in their application.
