Health & Safety Advisor – Emergency Response
Job No:
PVG2020105050
Location:
Northwestern, BC
Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!
We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, owns and operates the high-grade underground Brucejack gold mine located 65 kilometres north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia. Commercial production was announced July 2017 and in 2020 the mine produced over 347 thousand ounces of gold at an All In Sustaining Cost of US$981 per ounce of gold sold. In 2020 Pretium generated over US$369 million of free cash flow. Brucejack is one of the largest and highest-grade gold mines globally and as of January 1, 2021 has Proven and Probable mineral reserves of 3.9 million ounces of gold (14.4 million tonnes grading 8.3 grams per tonne gold). Pretium trades on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker symbol "PVG".
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse working environment. We are working closely with our neighbours – the local communities and First Nations - to provide employment. We know our success is thanks to the hardworking people who make up our team and as such we reward them with highly competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and incredibly comfortable camp accommodations as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.”
About the Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor– Emergency Response to join Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
This position is located at Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack site within the Health & Safety (H&S) Department. The position reports to the H&S Superintendent and alternatively to the H&S Manager’s designate(s).
Job Purpose and Accountability:
We recognize occupational health and safety as the highest priority during all stages of our activities. We are committed to the well-being of our employees, contractors, visitors and all other stakeholders by creating and maintaining a safe working environment and positive safety culture.
We share a commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, which requires that each employee and contractor take individual responsibility for safety – for themselves and their coworkers. All Pretivm health and safety policies and practices are actively supported by management and accountability measures for safety and health performance exists at all levels of management.
The purpose of the position is to assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the sites Emergency Response Program (ERP) and Occupational Health and Safety System. As a part of your duties will be the ERT Training. The role provides H&S support and advice to Supervisors, Employees and Contractors, with the goal of continuously improving the site safety culture.
Responsibilities:
Preform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:
- Develops mandatory training requirements and calendar schedule for all mine rescue team members at Brucejack, Knipple and Wildfire camps.
- Assists with implementing and delivering site emergency response awareness training to all employees, supervisors and contractors. Ensures content is continuously updated to address risks/changes/improvement
- Delivers emergency response training in all aspects of site emergency preparedness including operating procedures and guidelines for the Mine Rescue/Emergency Response team, Incident Command, and IMT, which include tabletop and mock drill exercises.
- Identifies and evaluates potential emergency scenarios and risks and revises the existing site MERP (Mine Emergency Response Plan) as necessary.
- Identifies all site emergency response equipment requirements and procurements based on identified site risks and priorities
- Maintains and regularly inspect ERT equipment, ensures all equipment is in good working condition. Completes all ERT reports accurately and within specified deadlines
- Conducts regular workplace inspections and identifies opportunities for safety improvements with regards to ERT equipment, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Inspection on refuge stations in the underground mine
- Ordering supplies for the underground refuge stations
- Inspections on Fir extinguishers, eyewash stations and AED checks
- Acts as ERT Coordinator in the event of a site emergency situation.
- Coordinate medical evacuation of all work or non-work emergencies and support medical team together with Logistics for all transfers.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records associated with the position
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to all applicable legislation, standards and guidelines. Leads with influence to adoption new standards where applicable
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Professional certification in Health and Safety from a recognized establishment
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Underground Mining, processing activities, and operations
- 2-7 years’ experience as an emergency response member which include Captain/ERT Coordinator duties.
- Proven experience of Emergency Response, mine rescue, firefighting, first aid, and the willingness to act as a leader in emergency situations
- Thorough knowledge of high-risk activities such equipment lockout, confined spaces, work at heights, hot work, heavy equipment, rigging, etc.
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to identify and plan daily activities that align with the position with minimal supervision or guidance
- Strong understanding or BC Mines Regulations and WorkSafe OHS regulations
- Certification in Mine Rescue, Firefighting, and advanced first aid would be considered an asset
- OHS certification or diploma would be considered an asset
Additional Information:
- Work at remote location (camp) as per employment contract
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
- Able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
- Able to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts
- Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
- Able to work in close quarters with the team
- Pretivm promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
What we can offer you:
As an employer of choice we are committed to ensuring that all of our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Team members can expect access to TV and wifi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All of our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Extended medical benefits and wellness coverage for eligible employees.
It is important to note that the wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
If you're looking for an exciting new challenge, join Pretivm and the Brucejack mine today.