Surface Safety Advisor

Job Description

FIFO Shift Schedule: 7/7 Rotation

Job Description:
Wesdome Gold Mines is seeking a Surface Safety Advisor to join the Health & Safety team at the Eagle River Mine in Wawa, ON. This role is essential for promoting a culture of safety excellence across surface operations, including processing, maintenance, and support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments of surface operations
• Facilitate safety meetings and training sessions for employees and contractors
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support hazard identification and control programs
• Maintain accurate HSE records and reporting
• Mentor and coach front-line personnel and supervisors on safe work practices
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure safety integration

Requirements:

• Certificate/Diploma (or higher) in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a safety advisory role (mining or heavy industry preferred)
• Knowledge of mining/milling operations and relevant safety regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• First Aid and H2S certification (or equivalent) an asset
• Proficiency with incident reporting systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to adapt to camp-based living conditions

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