Title: Health & Safety Coordinator , Wolverine, Yukon
Job Order #: 056
Wage: DOE
Hours: Full Time
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years experience in underground mining as a health and safety coordinator.
- A degree/diploma or equivalent work experience in health and safety
- Working knowledge of safety and health regulations in mining.
- OFA 3 equivalent or higher level of first aid and valid mine rescue certificate.
- Knowledge and experience in Industrial hygiene testing and reporting.
- Knowledge and experience of drug and alcohol testing and protocols.
- Knowledge in ergonomics and programs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. along with advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Tap-root investigation software
- Valid driver licence, minimum class 5.
- Remote camp (northern climate) experience preferable.
- Promote a positive safety culture that includes active participation by employees and contractors.
- Participate in daily safety interactions, including performing safety inspection and auditing to ensure adherence to standards.
- Conduct required Industrial hygiene functions and testing.
- Inform and educate employees concerning health and safety standards.
- Facilitate required safety training for the mine site including safety meetings.
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required.
- Facilitate and participate in incident investigation and risk assessments as required.
- Involved as an emergency response team member and leading required training and mine rescue practices.
- Assist line management with understanding and interpretation of Yukon Zinc policies & procedures, Yukon Territories health & safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Be an active member of first aid response and hold required certification.
