Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian exploration mining company, focused on working towards the restart of the past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine with additional development projects in our portfolio, all located in Tahltan Territory in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. Eskay Creek was the highest-grade gold mine in the world when in production. The mine produced 3.3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver at average grades of 45 g/t gold and 2,224 g/t silver from 1994-2008.
As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. You will be given assignments to challenge yourself and your skillset, working alongside colleagues with diverse backgrounds and cultures. We value Health and Safety, the Environment, and the Communities within which we operate, and work collaboratively with our Indigenous partners, leveraging traditional knowledge and respect for the land. Skeena is committed to the principles of UNDRIP and working collaboratively with local Indigenous Nations and local Communities. The Company is leading the way of reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion in our industry. Interested in being part of an organization driven by opportunity, entrepreneurship, and business results? Join our team!
Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor
Position Summary: Reporting Directly to the Health and Safety Manager, or their designate, the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible to develop policies, procedures, and initiatives to oversee the safety management and administration of the Eskay Creek project in accordance with Skeena's safety programs, industrial best practice, and all regulatory/legislative requirements.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Daily safety engagement with the sites H&S Manager and Mine Managers or their designate, for all required safety initiatives on the project
Provides direct safety oversight on all contractor's activities
Responsible for assisting in the identification of possible losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; developing and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness; Provides daily guidance and direction in Health & Safety programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach is being undertaken
Regularly conduct training, and/or training needs assessments in safe work practices and procedures
Perform and contribute to the Site Training Plans by conducting new employee safety orientations; emergency response training; and coordination of modular training programs for the construction activities on site
Conducting follow up root cause incident investigations
Manage and support all field required Pandemic response and prevention measures
Conduct field inspections, audits, reporting and managing the corrective actions logs
Maintain all training logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements, and all safety related activities
Set-up and maintain filing system regarding worker training and safety
Manage, review, assess and / or complete job hazard analysis (JHA's) with site leadership and ensure that they are communicated, posted, and filed as required
Maintain and update as needed all JHAs for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training
Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected
Assist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures
Coordinate area deficiencies and conduct documented weekly & monthly area safety inspections
Ensure that Skeena subcontractor personnel working on the property follow all Skeena safety policies and safety requirements
Review all accidents and incidents which occur in their area's responsibility
Help to establish a proactive safety culture
Advise, assist, and audit, all line management to ensure that an effective Health & Safety Management System is implemented and working
Use positive reinforcement with staff to help drive positive safety behaviors, and work on establishing and managing the Skeena Health & Safety incentive programs
Establish and encourage leading indicator programs such as near miss reporting, training, inspections, and leadership engagement programs
Is willing to travel as required to assist with the goals and objectives of Skeena's project requirements, and this may include the ability to work at other sites or the Vancouver corporate offices from time to time
Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Employer
The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in a remote worksite in the mining and/or construction industry
The Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or equivalent would be an asset
Must have a Valid Driver's License
Must be able to pass Fit For Duty testing
Work Environment/Conditions:
This is a site-based job. Additionally, the job is in a fast-paced working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities. This position involves working at a remote exploration site on a two-week on/two-week off rotation.
The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek camp facilities. For those applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centres will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena's Travel Policy.
There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and from different locations on uneven ground, prolonged periods of standing and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.
All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted