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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Trainer is responsible for instructing employees on the safe and efficient operation of underground mining equipment. They ensure all training meets Redpath, client, and legislative requirements under the supervision of the HSE Superintendent.
Job details
Location: Borden Mine, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada Rotation: 7 on, 7 off or 14 on 14 off Shift Length: 11 hours Salary Range: $73,000 - $123,000/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 and Alcohol testing Job Summary: Under the supervision of the HSE Superintendent, the Trainer is responsible for training employees to safely and efficiently operate underground mining equipment and perform mining-related tasks while meeting all Redpath, Client and legislative requirements. Responsibilities General: Asses an employee’s current skill level and assist in creating action plan to meet goals and objectives Follow formalized training plan to help ready employee’s on safe operations of various pieces of mobilized equipment Training the national workforce on all types of mechanized mining equipment Coordinate training activities and maintain administrative functions Conducting theoretical training in a classroom environment underground Conducting practical training underground Maintain relevant knowledge of mobile equipment; including new pieces of equipment on site and changes in manufacturer. Responsible for identifying and correcting improper operating procedures Ensure that best practices are followed to help mitigate accidents and that all workers are following safety rules and procedures Maintain and update the projects safety and training matrix in coordination with both electronic and hard copied document control Perform onboarding orientations including but not limited to Redpath Fatality Prevention Program, 5-Point Safety Card, Cardinal Rules, Redpath employee safety handbook, Employee elimination protocols, etc. Perform coaching and mentoring with supervisors on monthly audit supervisory compliance packages including tracking the completion percentages (leading and lagging indicators) The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive 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 in the performance of the work 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. Qualifications Education Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core or other provincial equivalents Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty modules: Equipment specific sign-offs including but not limited to: Epiroc Boltec’s, Maclean Bolter, Maclean Emulsion Truck, Eprioc E2C Boomer Jumbos, Sandvik LHD514, Sandvik 45 Ton Haul Trucks, Marcotte M40 Boom Trucks, MC100 Minecats Tractor, Mancarrier, 950 Front End Loaders, Telehandlers, Normet Spraymec Shotcrete Machine & Transmixer, Cat 420 Backhoe, Pipe Handler and Fan Handler or other provincial equivalents Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Front Line Supervisor – Common Core or other provincial equivalents Work Experience: 5 years or more as a trainer preferred Train the Trainer certification or equivalent 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 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 In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish. Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
What you’ll do
The Trainer is responsible for instructing employees on the safe and efficient operation of underground mining equipment. They ensure all training meets Redpath, client, and legislative requirements under the supervision of the HSE Superintendent.
Requirements
Candidates should have 5+ years of training experience and a Train the Trainer certification. Required qualifications include Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner and Front Line Supervisor Common Core certifications.
Benefits
- Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Group Facilitation · Preferred
- SharePoint · Preferred
- MS-Office · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Underground Mining Equipment Operation
- Train The Trainer
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Auditing
- Statistical Analysis
- MS Office
- SharePoint
- Adobe Professional
- Technical Writing
- Mining Legislation Compliance
- Teaching Ability
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative Working
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Education
- Security & Safety
- Engineering
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