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About the role
- HSE Specialist supporting Rio Tinto’s Canadian mining exploration portfolio. Managing field risk, audits, contractor compliance and environmental programs across remote projects.
Responsibilities
- Identify field hazards, assess health, safety and environmental risks, and recommend practical controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Implement Rio Tinto standards, processes and HSE programs across the region
- Provide technical advice and hands-on support to operations
- Review safety exposures, performance trends and legal requirements and implement improvements
- Coordinate safety audits and monitor corrective actions
- Support HSE risk assessments
- Advise line leaders on critical HSE issues
- Coach employees and contractors on risk-based decisions
- Partner with Logistics and Operations, Technical and Geology, Communities and Social Performance, and peer HSE professionals
- Oversee contractor HSE management and compliance
- Promote a culture of care, learning and continuous improvement across field activities
- Travel frequently to exploration projects throughout Canada
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience applying occupational health, safety and environmental practices in mineral exploration, mining or a comparable safety-critical field environment
- Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, recommend controls and support audits, corrective actions and contractor HSE oversight
- Ability to communicate practical HSE advice and work toward shared outcomes with leaders, employees, contractors and cross-functional partners
- Ability to travel to and work safely at remote field sites, including rough terrain and variable or extreme weather conditions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn and use occupational health and safety software and platforms
- Fluency in English is essential
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an advantage, not required
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Mining, Geology or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience is helpful for success, not required
- Training or coursework related to integrated HSEQ or HSES management systems, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or ISO 9001 is helpful for success
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements in Canada is helpful for success
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is helpful for success
Benefits
- Career development & education assistance
- Annual incentive program
- Family-friendly health and medical programs
- Pension and savings plans
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Vacation/annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- Sick leave
- Exclusive employee discounts
- Safety-first work environment
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