Cameco is looking for a safety professional to join the McArthur River operation who has a strong safety background and a passion for building relationships and leading by example to reduce and eliminate safety risks. Working with the health and safety team, you will be responsible for supporting the workplace health and safety programs through education and leadership.
In this role, you will:
- Supervise and provide mentorship/leadership to safety technicians
- Ensure site compliance to regulatory requirements with regards to the fire protection program, the emergency preparedness and response program and the occupational health and safety program
- Conduct and direct work to meet requirements as outlined in Cameco’s safety standards
- Lead the planning and delivery of mine rescue training and emergency response training
- Assess the safety program and implement improvements
- Deliver safety critical training programs to supervisors and employees
- Function within the incident command system in times of crisis
- Maintain safety equipment, fire hall, response trailers, and mine rescue stations
- Facilitate inspections, internal audits, and incident investigations
- Develop and promote good working relationships with other groups and departments
- Participate in safety system field assessments and providing improvement feedback to site personnel
Required:
- Post secondary degree in a field related to safety or a diploma in occupational health and safety, or relevant technology
- Five to eight years of relevant work experience in the mining industry with underground mining knowledge
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Mine rescue certified
- Advanced first aid certificate
- Fire protection engineering or experience with fire protection systems
- Knowledgeable in Saskatchewan OHS and Mines Regulations
- Supervisory experience
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Canadian registered safety professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation
- Qualified emergency response instructor (NRPA, IFSTA)
- Underground mine rescue instructor
- Certified Bio-marine 240R Bench Technician
- ICS 100
Conditions of Employment:
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.