Description

Position at Dumas

Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Dumas is a leading full-service underground mining contractor providing services to clients throughout the Americas. We specialize in mine construction, mine development, production mining, mine services and engineering.

Dumas is the contractor of choice for the most technically challenging underground projects, including mine construction, full-scale mine development, production mining, mine services and engineering.

The Manager Health & Safety is responsible for leading the Safety / Training Department in providing the appropriate training and safety guidance to all employees in all departments. To promote, coordinate and implement activities to improve and maintain high levels of safety performance. To act as a resource for all of the workplace parties and an advocate of the advancement of safety performance. This position is an active member of the Senior Operating Team for Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledgeable of Health and Safety reporting systems and audit regularly for accuracy of information and that the system is functioning properly
Ensure up to date documentation including but not limited to; Standard Operating Procedures, investigations, policies etc
Directly supervise the Health and Safety team as well as safety & Training personnel at the projects/sites
Work within the operations group and all levels of supervision to develop and maintain a strong safety culture
Build relationships with Government and Nongovernment agencies to promote Dumas Safety
Oversee the Modular Training Programs to keep all training current
Liaise with the client’s Safety & Management team and visit the sites regularly
Develop and establish job procedures in conjunction with operational departmental personnel
Develop Emergency Response plans at active project sites
Oversee the Dumas Contracting Safety & Training programs for the Canadian Operational Sites
Provide support and guidance to the various Joint Health and Safety Committees (JH&SCs) within the Dumas group
Supply support and collaborate with International Projects & Senior Management Team.
Conduct workplace inspections / audits
Attend client group Safety Meetings at the sites
Assist operational leadership with investigations
Facilitate and coordinate Train-the-Trainer and Supervisory courses
Liaise with various Safety Associations i.e. OMCSA, WSN, OMA, MTCU, MAMI, AMQ, etc.
Support mine rescue program and training
Facilitate safety awards when appropriate milestones are met
Arrange for Advanced First Aid and Standard First Aid Training
Liaise with vendors and suppliers, Ministry of Labour, Ontario Mine Rescue, WSIB and Municipal Fire Departments
Establish a working relationship with client and other mines with respect to safety, training and emergency response
Conduct information sessions (safety talks, staff meetings, etc.)
Arrange for employee training
Comply with and promote Dumas Safety Programs, procedures, and policies
Stop & correct substandard acts or conditions
Commending employee health & safety performance
Advise workers of the existence of any potential or actual danger to health, safety, and the environment
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker
Work with new health and safety management software to ensure Supervisors and projects have the tools and resources necessary to work safely and effectively
Facilitate annual safety summits with the safety team to evaluate performance, and plan to address current and future gaps
Promote the IRS ensuring all workers are aware of their personal accountability to safety
Assist in new project proposals, bids, or safety management documentation requirements.
Communicate HSE semi-monthly and monthly performance report

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge:

Post Secondary School Degree/Diploma in associated field or equivalent experience with a Minimum Grade 12
Good understanding & working knowledge of the OH&SA and Regulations for Mines & Mining Plants, WHMIS & Loss Control Techniques
Accreditation in the U/G Common Core, various mining specialties and the U/G Supervisory Common Core
Accredited Safety Auditor (preferred)
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred
Minimum 10 years experience in U/G mining
Minimum 10 years experience in a leadership role
Minimum 10 years in Occupational Health & Safety Systems Management
Familiarity with the various Common Core programs that are administered through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

At Dumas, zero harm is our top priority!
Become part of the team and make an impact as we lead the way in being an industry leader in safety culture.

We offer:

Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits
Performance-based financial rewards
Commitment to health and safety
Training and career development
Global opportunities.

To apply, please visit our careers page on our website at www.dumasmining.com.

Dumas Contracting Inc. 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.

We really appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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