Lead, Health and Safety

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date:

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact

As Lead, Health & Safety for the Red Chris Block Cave Project, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our people and operations. You will develop, coordinate, and maintain project-specific health and safety plans that meet regulatory requirements, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in a complex underground mining environment.

As Part of Our Team

You will:

- Monitor, analyze, and report on health and safety performance.

- Recommend and implement effective risk controls.

- Provide guidance and technical support to operational teams.

- Facilitate safety leadership among supervisors and managers.

- Lead, coach, and develop a team that promotes collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning.

Requirements to Succeed in This Role

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Safety, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of health & safety systems, regulations, and best practices.

- Proven experience in risk management, investigations, and emergency response.

- Competence in project management, data analysis, and compliance monitoring.

- Leadership and communication skills to influence and collaborate across teams.

Working Conditions

You will be based at the Red Chris Block Cave Project, working in a high-altitude underground mining setting. This role requires adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace in a dynamic project environment.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$ . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!