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Safety Advisor
@ Discovery Mining Ltd
South Porcupine, Ontario
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Overview
Discovery Mining Ltd is hiring a full-time Safety Advisor for its Dome location in Timmins, Ontario, on a 4x3 schedule. The role promotes a proactive safety culture, runs inspections and audits, supports incident investigations, and delivers training and emergency preparedness across surface and underground mining operations. The posting states a total compensation range of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 including annual bonus eligibility.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct site inspections and audits for compliance
- Support incident investigations and risk assessments
- Coordinate safety programs and monitor the IRS
- Support contractor safety and training validation
- Develop emergency procedures and safety reports
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years surface mining experience
- 5+ years OHS experience in mining or heavy industry
- 3+ years in leadership, advisory, or training role
- Ontario G driver's licence
- Supervisory Common Core accreditation
- Knowledge of OHSA and Regulation 854
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Supervisory Common Core, WHMIS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Discovery Mining Ltd
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Job description
Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:4x3
The Position
Key Responsibilities
Safety and Risk Prevention
Competitive total compensation package including:
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:4x3
The Position
- Reports directly to the Safety and Training Supervisor
- Supports all departments across surface and underground operations
- Partners with department leaders, frontline supervisors, JHSC, contractors, and regulators
- Influences a workforce of employees and contractors
Key Responsibilities
Safety and Risk Prevention
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and make recommendations to reduce exposure
- Coordinate safety-related programs and support hazard reduction initiatives
- Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- Support incident investigations
- Review and improve hazard mitigation for high-risk activities
- Support risk assessments for non-routine or high-risk work activities
- Provide regular safety performance updates and recommend corrective actions to leaders
- Act as a technical resource for health and safety matters for all employees and the JHSC
- Liaise with industry partners, safety networks (e.g., WSN), and regulators to stay informed on evolving safety standards
- Support development and review safe work procedures
- Support contractor safety orientation, oversight, and performance monitoring to ensure safety standards are met
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews to assess safety impacts of equipment, process, or staffing changes
- Assist in safety-by-design processes for infrastructure and operational changes
- Promote education and understanding of the IRS and site-specific safety procedures
- Collaborate with the Training Specialist and/or Field Trainer to ensure training programs are compliant, effective and job-relevant
- Validate training records and certifications to ensure legal and operational readiness
- Observe job tasks to assess and support worker competency development
- Provide field-based coaching, mentoring, and feedback on safe work practices
- Support the development and implementation of department emergency procedures
- Ensure an adequately trained compliment of Underground Mine Rescue or Emergency Response personnel
- Promote First Aid Training
- Review and update the emergency preparedness program as necessary
- Develop and distributed safety performance reports using both leading and lagging indicators
- Support the implementation and use of digital safety tools (eg, inspection apps, dashboards)
- Communicate safety messages across shifts and departments in a clear and engaging manner
- Participate in safety meetings, pre-start meetings and leadership tours to promote visibility
- Minimum Grade 12 education; post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license
- Minimum 5 years of surface mining experience
- Minimum 5 years of Occupational Health & Safety experience in mining or heavy industry
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership, advisory, or training capacity
- Accreditation in the Supervisory Common Core
- Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulation 854 for Mines and Mining Plants
- Familiarity with WHMIS, mine rescue, industrial hygiene, and safety auditing
- Experience working with training management systems and safety analytics tools
- Strong planning, documentation, and follow-up skills
- Field-based role with frequent presence in both surface, mill or underground environments
- Must be capable of conducting inspections in physically demanding settings
- Participation in emergency response activities and safety drills as required
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Annual total compensation of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 (including annual bonus eligibility).
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
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