Coordinator, Industrial Hygiene

- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team

- Boost your career by joining an established organization

- Receive a competitive annual salary of $90,500 - $122,100 plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Coordinator, Industrial Hygiene to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Coordinator, Industrial Hygiene is a key member of the Safety & Health team, responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of the site's industrial hygiene program. This role ensures the proactive identification, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards within the operation. The coordinator serves as a technical expert and internal consultant, collaborating with all departments to foster a culture of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Industrial Hygiene Program:

- Design, implement, and maintain the site-wide industrial hygiene program.

- Develop and adhere to a comprehensive exposure monitoring schedule for chemical, physical, and biological agents.

Risk Assessment and Control:

- Conduct and document detailed exposure assessments and risk analyses to identify potential hazards such as dust, noise, vibration, and chemical exposure.

- Recommend and oversee the implementation of engineering and administrative controls to mitigate identified risks.

Monitoring and Data Management:

- Lead all aspects of field monitoring and sampling, including the use of specialized instrumentation.

- Collect, analyze, and interpret monitoring data to ensure the work environment is compliant with both internal and external standards.

Compliance and Reporting:

- Ensure all industrial hygiene practices and programs are in full compliance with relevant provincial and federal regulations.

- Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports on monitoring results, exposure assessments, and program effectiveness to management and regulatory bodies.

Training and Communication:

- Develop and deliver targeted training sessions to employees and supervisors on topics such as hazard recognition, exposure controls, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Act as a primary resource for employees and management on industrial hygiene inquiries.

Incident Investigation:

- Participate in investigations of occupational health incidents, near misses, and employee health complaints to determine root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to integrate industrial hygiene principles into daily work practices and support continuous improvement initiatives

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

- Education: A degree or diploma in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

- Certification: Professional certification such as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is highly preferred.

- A minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in industrial hygiene, with a preference for experience within a mining or heavy industrial environment.

- Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data.

- Strong technical knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, best practices, and a comprehensive understanding of relevant occupational health and safety regulations.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and train at all levels of the organization.

- Ability to work in an open-pit mine environment, which may include exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and dust.

- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.

- Fundamental knowledge on basic descriptive statistics and measures of data quality.

- General knowledge of basic science, equipment, and processes to assist in analyzing information and drawing conclusions

- Strong document control practices to create, maintain, and archive inspection records, certificates of analysis, calibration certificates. Etc.

- Ability to perform sampling and analysis for all exposures of interest to Mount Milligan

- Ability to teach, direct, and supervise sampling performed by Safety team members or contract hygiene technicians.

- Able to accept and provide quality feedback of performance and behavior

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking, interpersonally, and with diverse audiences/people.

- Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

- Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14x14, 12 hours per day

- Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration

- Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site

- Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel

- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance

- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

- Company-sponsored pension with Company match

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account

- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment

- Annual Incentive Bonus

- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match

- Parental leave top-up program

- Professional development within the organization

- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!