Health and Safety Director

at  Newmont Mining

Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About the role
The Health& Safety Manager is a member of the management team. He/she oversees and develops the structure of the health and safety sectors. He/she determines the strategic objectives of the sectors in line with the organization’s vision, mission and values. The manager adheres to the company’s principles by adopting an efficient, proactive and sustainable management approach.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, direct and control health and safety activities
• Ensure health and safety supervision of all site workers
• Develop, approve and implement occupational health and safety strategies, policies and procedures for the entire site, including construction projects
• Coordinate nursing teams, hygienists, preventionists, superintendents and health and safety coordinators
• Maintain required systems related to the emergency measures program 
• Ensure, in collaboration with human resources managers, the smooth running of employee and contractor induction systems, as well as training supervision and competency verification systems.
• Establish sector objectives in line with organizational principles 
• Coordinate the activities of joint health and safety committees 
• Coordinate activities surrounding the various first responder brigades 
• Develop internal accountability, at all hierarchical levels, in matters of health and safety.
• Promote a culture of prevention in line with the organizational vision, while supporting the various departments. 
• Support and advise and/or represent the management team in litigious cases or cases brought before various administrative or legal bodies in the field of occupational health and safety.
• Ensure constant representation of health and safety sectors on the management team  

Responsabilités principales (suite)

• Manage and follow up on files requiring action at a higher level 
• Respect, understand and promote company regulations and policies, particularly in the area of health and safety. 
• Support all financial functions, including accounting and cost reporting, review and analyze detailed monthly cost reports 
• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of SEMS throughout Éléonore’s operations 
• Resolve problems related to his/her area of activity and recommend measures to improve department productivity 
• Manage staff, evaluate performance and oversee employee development 
• All tasks related to the performance of his/her duties 

Training& Experience

• University degree in health and safety  
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a health and safety management position, preferably in the mining sector 
• Computer skills
• Bilingualism in English and French essential  

Competencies

• Strategic vision 
• Partnership and teamwork in a multicultural environment 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Lead and develop employees 
• Organizational skills 
• Ability to adapt 

Working conditions

• Eleonore Mine Site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D’Or and Wemindji)
• Schedule : 8 days of work followed by 6 days off, 4 days of work followed by 3 days off

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae via the company website at www.newmont.com/carrieres no later than February 13, 2025.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

• Plan, organize, direct and control health and safety activities
• Ensure health and safety supervision of all site workers
• Develop, approve and implement occupational health and safety strategies, policies and procedures for the entire site, including construction projects
• Coordinate nursing teams, hygienists, preventionists, superintendents and health and safety coordinators
• Maintain required systems related to the emergency measures program 
• Ensure, in collaboration with human resources managers, the smooth running of employee and contractor induction systems, as well as training supervision and competency verification systems.
• Establish sector objectives in line with organizational principles 
• Coordinate the activities of joint health and safety committees 
• Coordinate activities surrounding the various first responder brigades 
• Develop internal accountability, at all hierarchical levels, in matters of health and safety.
• Promote a culture of prevention in line with the organizational vision, while supporting the various departments. 
• Support and advise and/or represent the management team in litigious cases or cases brought before various administrative or legal bodies in the field of occupational health and safety.
• Ensure constant representation of health and safety sectors on the management team