Safety Advisor

Job summary

Promote a proactive safety culture across surface and underground operations by conducting inspections, supporting risk assessments and incident investigations, and advising leaders and workers on regulatory compliance. Coordinate safety training, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, safety reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities. Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace. Location:Dome Schedule:4x3 The Position Reports directly to the Safety and Training Supervisor Supports all departments across surface and underground operations Partners with department leaders, frontline supervisors, JHSC, contractors, and regulators Influences a workforce of employees and contractors The Safety Advisor supports operational excellence by promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring all workplace parties fulfill their roles under the Internal Responsibility System (IRS). This position facilitates risk reduction through leadership in hazard identification, training, emergency preparedness, and compliance with Ontario’s mining regulations. The Safety Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring high safety performance and continuous improvement across the operation. Key Responsibilities Safety and Risk Prevention Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and make recommendations to reduce exposure Coordinate safety-related programs and support hazard reduction initiatives Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Support incident investigations Review and improve hazard mitigation for high-risk activities Support risk assessments for non-routine or high-risk work activities Provide regular safety performance updates and recommend corrective actions to leaders Act as a technical resource for health and safety matters for all employees and the JHSC Liaise with industry partners, safety networks (e.g., WSN), and regulators to stay informed on evolving safety standards Support development and review safe work procedures Contractor and Change Management Support contractor safety orientation, oversight, and performance monitoring to ensure safety standards are met Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews to assess safety impacts of equipment, process, or staffing changes Assist in safety-by-design processes for infrastructure and operational changes Training and Competency Promote education and understanding of the IRS and site-specific safety procedures Collaborate with the Training Specialist and/or Field Trainer to ensure training programs are compliant, effective and job-relevant Validate training records and certifications to ensure legal and operational readiness Observe job tasks to assess and support worker competency development Provide field-based coaching, mentoring, and feedback on safe work practices Emergency Preparedness Support the development and implementation of department emergency procedures Ensure an adequately trained compliment of Underground Mine Rescue or Emergency Response personnel Promote First Aid Training Review and update the emergency preparedness program as necessary Data, Reporting and Communication Develop and distributed safety performance reports using both leading and lagging indicators Support the implementation and use of digital safety tools (eg, inspection apps, dashboards) Communicate safety messages across shifts and departments in a clear and engaging manner Participate in safety meetings, pre-start meetings and leadership tours to promote visibility Skills And Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 education; post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred Valid Ontario G driver’s license Minimum 5 years of surface mining experience Minimum 5 years of Occupational Health & Safety experience in mining or heavy industry Minimum 3 years in a leadership, advisory, or training capacity Accreditation in the Supervisory Common Core Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulation 854 for Mines and Mining Plants Familiarity with WHMIS, mine rescue, industrial hygiene, and safety auditing Experience working with training management systems and safety analytics tools Strong planning, documentation, and follow-up skills Workplace Conditions Field-based role with frequent presence in both surface, mill or underground environments Must be capable of conducting inspections in physically demanding settings Participation in emergency response activities and safety drills as required Additional Information Competitive total compensation package including: Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program; Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and Annual total compensation of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 (including annual bonus eligibility). This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver. We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.

What you’ll do

Promote a proactive safety culture across surface and underground operations by conducting inspections, supporting risk assessments and incident investigations, and advising leaders and workers on regulatory compliance. Coordinate safety training, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, safety reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of surface mining experience and five years of occupational health and safety experience in mining or heavy industry, plus at least three years in a leadership, advisory, or training capacity. A minimum Grade 12 education, a valid Ontario G driver’s license, Supervisory Common Core accreditation, and knowledge of Ontario mining safety legislation are required; a post-secondary diploma in occupational health and safety or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Virtual Care
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Bonus

Listed skills

• safety · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safety Inspections and Audits
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Ontario Mining Regulations
• Internal Responsibility System
• Contractor Safety Management
• Management of Change
• Safety Training
• Worker Competency Assessment
• Emergency Preparedness
• Mine Rescue
• Safety Performance Reporting
• Safety Analytics
• Safe Work Procedures
• Field Coaching and Mentoring
• Safety Communication

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership

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