The Health and Safety Advisor will have expert knowledge and skills in order to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture. This represents a key role in helping control occupational risk.Responsible for ensuring that all safety legislation is adhered to, and policies and practices are adopted. Help to plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative measures and work to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries. To manage the Occupational Health and Safety function of the business, to actively promote continuous improvement and strict adherence to company safety policy and practices to achieve industry best practice standards and performance for Thyssen Mining in its fields of operation and ensure continuing promotion of a positive safety culture throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy;
• Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced;
• Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards;
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented;
• Planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices;
• Leading in-house training efforts
• Record keeping of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;
• keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with mandatory regulations;
• Carrying out accident investigations on site and producing subsequent reports and recommendations;
• Ensuring the safe installation of equipment;
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Implement and monitor the Thyssen Safety Management Plan on all operating sites, including joint venture projects, shop and head office. Revise, update and change this plan as needed and as required for project specific plans with management approval.
• Oversee and organize as required field-based training programs, externally provided training and internal training programs.
• Assist as required in regular audits of operations to ensure policy and procedures are implemented and being used, and that projects follow regulations, legislation and standard operating procedures. Report findings to line and senior management for rectification of deficiencies.
• Assist & Educate site management at the projects in safety management as needed.
• Assist in managing Workers Compensation claims for return to work and modified work program as required.
• Assist with the monitoring and data entry of the safety database, including training records, updating employee information and procedures, at site level.
• Ensure that company policies are implemented and adhered to for areas under your control and developed where appropriate to ensure consistent performance and consistent management.
• Liaise with other departments as required to fulfill the requirements of your position.
• Other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of safety related experience
• Have at a minimum, Basic Ontario Common Core.
• Having Train the Trainer is an asset, but not required.
• Knowledge of legislative regulations, policies and codes as they apply to the mining industry
• Ability to write and administer safety policies as required
• Self directed with solid organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (demonstration of skill will be required)
• Display analytical and decision-making skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Valid NSCO or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials common to the work site
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and Ontario Mine Regulations.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of displaying and promoting a “safety first culture” of Zero Harm

Thyssen Mining offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, group RSP and life insurance.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered will be contacted.

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