Lead, Health & Hygiene

Job title:

Lead, Health & Hygiene

Company

Newmont

Job description

Workplace Type: OnsiteAbout NewmontAt Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.About BrucejackOur Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.Your ImpactAs the Lead, Health & Hygiene, you will play a key role in safeguarding employee well-being by developing and executing workplace health, medical, and hygiene programs. You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory standards, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in occupational health practices.As Part of Our Team, You Will:

• Develop and implement health, hygiene, and medical programs to minimize workplace risks.
• Conduct exposure monitoring for air quality, noise, and hazardous substances.
• Lead compliance efforts with occupational health regulations and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and training on workplace hygiene and safety.
• Analyze health and hygiene data to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement hazard control measures.
• Manage and develop a team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Prerequisities for Your Success in This Role:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in occupational health, hygiene, or industrial safety, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH).
• Soft Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, communication, and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Required Knowledge:

• Risk assessment principles.
• Air and noise monitoring principles.
• Gas detection principles and gases.
• Control management principles to achieve exposure reductions.
• Ventilation principles and how it can be applied for hazardous material control.
• Statistical principles within the IH context and how to apply to assess exposure risks.
• Occupational health and how it interacts with the IH prevention strategies.
• CIH/ROH is an asset.
• Technical Skills:

• Understand different assessment methodologies for a variety of hazardous agents within the mining industry (e.g. silica/dust, vibration, radiation).
• Understand sampling strategies within resource constraints while maintaining statistical analysis and power.
• Understand best practices within the IH field as well knowledge of regulatory agencies, BC HSRC is an asset.
• Familiarity with underground operations is an asset.
• Strong written, oral, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-initiating and independent.

Your Work Environment:

• Location: This is a FIFO role based onsite at Brucejack Mine in Northern BC. Role is offered with 2-weeks on, 2-weeks off rotating schedule
• Work Setting: Combination of fieldwork, on-site assessments, and office-based reporting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with safety teams, operational leaders, and regulatory bodies.
• Pace: Fast-moving environment requiring adaptability and proactive decision-making.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.The expected salary range for this role is CA$126,000 – $168,000/year with additional 25% Short Term Icentive and 15% Long Term Incentive targets . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

Expected salary

Location

Kitimat, BC

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:49:19 GMT

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