Advisor, Health and Safety

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canadas Northwest Territories right through to retail diamond sales creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth Western Australia Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark a program that assures manufacturers retailers and customers that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth Australia an office in Calgary Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp Belgium.

Position Overview

As a member of the Health and Safety Team the Advisor Health & Safetywill report to the Superintendent Health & Safety and work a 2 (two) weeks on/2 (two) weeks off schedule at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The Advisor Health & Safety will work across all departments supporting operational activities by ensuring that Risk and Safety standards and processes are developed and implemented. This position is expected to interact frequently in the field (50/50 field and office time) at all levels of the organization.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide field health and safety support in both surface and underground areas assistance and subject matter expertise to all levels of the organization to ensure the achievement of the company safety objectives;
• Participate and promote regular and effective communication regarding risk and safety to all levels of the organization;
• Aid in safety program development workplace inspections hazard identification developing procedures and facilitation or presentation of training programs;
• Knowledge and the ability to maintain awareness of current WSCC NT Mines ACT CCOHS CSA and relevant standards;
• Promote the reporting of all Health and Safety incidents and non-conformances and lead/facilitate in the identification of root causes corrective and preventative actions using tools such as 5 Whys and the root cause analysis method (TapRooT);
• Provide information to relevant supervisory personnel (i.e. line management) regarding health and safety legal and other requirements;
• Perform audits and other evaluations of health and safety programs;
• Undertake risk and safety monitoring programs including leading risk assessments to track progress towards achieving objectives;
• Act as resource on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC).

Education/Experience

• Possess already or be in active pursuit of formal certification in Health and Safety or a combination of current Health and Safety related courses and direct safety professional experience in OHS.
• Ability to qualify for or possess Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification;
• 5 years mining or industry related experience as a safety professional;
• Current TapRooT certification is considered an asset;
• Physically able to climb stairs walk long distances and lift items up to 40 lbs. at periodic intervals;
• Experience related to the control of occupational exposures in mining is a benefit;
• Able to communicate effectively with employees and supervisors of all levels and be solutions oriented;
• Strong organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word Excel PowerPoint etc.);
• Emergency Response or Emergency Medical Services experience is a benefit.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary performance bonus and total compensation package including company paid extended health dental and vision care an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) employer matched pension generous paid vacation and personal days as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary Yellowknife and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctics Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

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Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.