Health Safety Environment Advisor

HSE Field Advisor

Location: Northern British Columbia

Industry: Mining / Heavy Civil Construction / Major Capital Projects

Employment Type: 2-Year Contract (Salaried Position)

Work Schedule: Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO), 14 Days On / 14 Days Off

Accommodations: Camp-Based Position

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Substantial Construction Completion Bonus

About the Opportunity

Torus Talent is partnering with a leading Canadian mining company to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Field Advisor for a major gold mine expansion project in Northern British Columbia.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a large-scale capital expansion involving significant earthworks, civil infrastructure development, and construction activities within an operating open-pit mine.

The position offers a two-year salaried contract with a 14-day-on, 14-day-off fly-in, fly-out rotation, camp accommodations, and a substantial construction completion bonus.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on safety professional who enjoys working directly with construction crews, contractors, and site leadership to promote safe work practices and maintain high standards of regulatory compliance.

This is predominantly a field-based position, with approximately 80% of working time spent supporting active construction and earthworks operations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Safety & Construction Oversight

• Provide day-to-day HSE support across major civil construction and mine expansion activities, including earthworks, haul road development, tailings infrastructure, and water management systems.
• Partner with construction supervisors, contractors, and site personnel to identify workplace hazards and implement practical risk mitigation measures.
• Perform routine worksite inspections, equipment safety checks, and behavioural safety observations.
• Review and facilitate Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and other hazard assessment processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of job hazard assessments as construction activities and project requirements evolve.
• Monitor contractor safety performance, identify emerging risks, and work collaboratively with field leadership to address deficiencies.
• Coordinate the availability and procurement of essential safety equipment, including PPE, gas detection equipment, and fall protection systems.

Incident Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with the BC Mines Act, Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, and applicable WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Respond to workplace incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and environmental events, assisting with immediate response and investigation activities.
• Facilitate incident investigations, including witness interviews, evidence collection, root-cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Work with contractors and operational leaders to ensure investigations are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain incident management records and monitor outstanding corrective actions through to completion.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, including preparation of supporting documentation and follow-up on identified deficiencies.
• Provide timely incident reporting and safety updates to project management and senior site leadership.

HSE Training, Reporting & Contractor Engagement

• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, pre-start safety discussions, and site-specific training to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding and review HSE prequalification documentation, including safety management plans, insurance, WorkSafeBC records, and relevant certifications.
• Participate in contractor safety meetings and provide ongoing coaching to improve field-level safety performance.
• Support site driving assessments and safe vehicle operation practices throughout the mine property.
• Maintain inspection records, training documentation, incident registers, and HSE performance tracking systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports, performance metrics, and presentations for project stakeholders and leadership.
• Monitor safety observation programs, follow up on incomplete audits, and assist site personnel with meeting HSE performance objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HSE experience within open-pit mining, heavy civil construction, large-scale earthworks, or comparable industrial construction environments.
• Strong understanding of BC mining safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Experience supporting construction activities involving large mobile equipment, including haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and graders.
• Familiarity with incident investigation and root-cause analysis methodologies such as TapRoot, ICAM, or 5-Whys.
• NCSO, CRSP, or CRST certification is considered a strong asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or provincial equivalent with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, field-oriented safety professional who is comfortable spending most of the workday alongside construction and mining crews.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coach and influence workers and supervisors at all levels.
• A practical approach to identifying and resolving safety concerns in fast-paced construction environments.
• Confidence working independently and navigating active industrial worksites, including remote access roads and areas with heavy equipment traffic.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Willingness and physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in a significant gold mine expansion project in Northern BC. Along with a competitive salary and substantial construction completion bonus, the role provides a predictable two-week-on, two-week-off rotation and camp-based accommodations.

You will work alongside experienced mining and construction professionals, contribute directly to major infrastructure development, and help maintain a strong safety culture throughout the project's execution.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today through Torus Talent. Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the opportunity and provide additional details about the project and position.