Job Description

Job Category: Safety and Training
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Location: Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Rotation: 4 days on 3 days off
Shift Length: 10 hours
Salary Range: $87,000 - $137,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Allowance: Based on location
Benefits: Health Care, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test, Medical
Job Summary:
The Mandate of the Safety & Training Supervisor is to coordinate training requirements and to provide the necessary resources and support required to enable field & shop personnel to meet all Redpath, Client and legislative requirements relating to Health and Safety in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
General:

• Conduct workplace inspections and Redpath Safety Program audits at Redpath Raisebore projects and workshops.
• Develop, implement and support a site specific Safety and Training Program
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
• Participate in serious Injury and Incident Investigations.
• Participate in workplace Risk Assessments.
• Participate in new project safety start-ups.
• Conduct injury/incident analysis.
• Conduct Redpath specific training in the field such as Train the Trainer, PLCL etc.
• Support Redpath field Safety Supervisors as a resource.
• Regularly attend and participate in Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association meetings.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Redpath standard operating procedures.
• Represent Redpath or the OMCSA on various industry technical advisory committees.
• Advise senior management on matters relating to health and safety
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information

Health and Safety:

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
• Ability to participate and complete incident / accident investigations and take corrective action to prevent injury and / or re-occurrence
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required
• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
• Comply with the Mine Regulation Act and Regulations clauses that apply to your work area.

Training:

• Ensure that all training requirements for the projects and workshops are identified
• Ensure all applicable training is current and compliant.
• Ensure all staff on the project has received the necessary training.
• Ensure that all staff are kept updated with regards to legislation and acts which are applicable to them.

Qualifications:
Education
Required: Diploma/Certificate in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field
Preferred: Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field, Member of the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) or possessing/working toward designation as Canadian Registered Safety Professional
Work Experience:
Required: 1-2 years' experience in mining health and safety capacity
Preferred: 3 years' experience in mining with corporate HSE experience, development of health, safety, training programs and procedures. Prior experience as a miner required.
Computer & Other Skills

• MS Office
• SharePoint
• E-mail
• Internet
• Fax/Photocopier Equipment
• Telephone Systems
• Adobe Professional
• Server/networking access and use
• Ability to conduct risk assessment of specific tasks
• Ability to prepare work related procedures and standards
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required
• Ability to adapt to a varying work environment often requiring the employee to develop new and innovative work methods
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluently bilingual in English and French

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of mining industry and methods applicable to health and safety standards
• Statistical analysis and evaluation skills
• Train-the-trainer skills and teaching ability
• Group facilitation skills
• Skilled and competent in auditing
• Survey and sampling knowledge
• Organization and planning abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply all applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines pertaining to Mining Regulations, clients and Redpath
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing, including formal reports
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with as range of different disciplines
• Teaching ability
• Ability to source and understand evidence-based content material
• Respectful of cultural differences

Skills Required