Senior Safety Advisor

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

- Drive the implementation of Tacora’s strategy ensuring the key focus areas are at the forefront of Senior Safety Advisor decisions being made on the site.

- Ensure a full understanding of the Tacora’s safety assurance standards, relevant regulations and best practices through continual learning events and information sources.

- Coordinate all Health and Safety matters related to assurance of contractor operations and ensure safety deliverables are provided to the required standard at relevant stages during the execution of the work.

- Working closely with all site areas to ensure that they plan and deliver their work in line with the Tacora’s safety requirements.

- Attend safety meetings with site areas ensuring key points are raised and actions taken.

- Provide guidance and support to operational teams.

- Liaise with and coach site supervision and Safety Advisors, both Tacora’s and Contractors.

- Oversee the preparation of safety documentation required as part of the safety management system, carry out reviews and intervention as required ensuring documentation is effective and reviewed continuously.

- Challenge traditional thinking to drive improvements in the planning and execution of safety objectives on site.

- Support as required any review of tender or prequalification information as part of the procurement process.

- Conduct regular site tours, inspections, audits etc. to continually monitor the implementation of the agreed safety controls and programs.

- Promote and implement interactive safety campaigns that engage with the workforce improving safety awareness on critical risks.

- Drive the effective use of the site inspection tools within the Tacora and Contractor personnel.

- Conduct or provide support to the incident investigation process.

- Monitor implementation of corrective actions resulting from investigations and conduct periodic follow-ups.

- Perform field audits to ensure emergency response plans are prepared and implemented.

- Lead by example, encouraging a positive safety culture, recognizing those for good practice.

- Where people are found not following safe practices intervene, mentor and coach to look for solutions to change behavior.

- Review and monitor safety performance on the projects, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

- Provide support to Tacora and Contractors in the coordination of safety training courses offered by the site.

- In conjunction with manager, stop works where critical risks are not effectively being managed and pose significant risk to persons or property.

- Conduct root cause analysis as required and identify preventative actions.

- Attend meetings as required, ensuring relevant information is being disseminated effectively throughout the organization.

- Identify and escalate key lessons learned to the General Manager of Safety for broader circulation.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Thorough Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulatory Requirements and Industry Best Practices.

- Candidates should have loss prevention experience and working knowledge in areas such as: process safety management, incident/injury prevention, hazard identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, safe operating procedures and standards, behavioral safety programs, and formal incident investigation methodology.

- Proficient in conducting H&S Management System Auditing.

- Must be able to work in a collaborative/supportive manner with stakeholders.

- Experience working with contractors to ensure their Health and Safety Systems / Applications meet or exceed Tacora's minimum requirements.

- Must possess project management skills combined with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

- Must be able to work effectively as a key member of the Site Team within a multi-functional team environment.

- Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

- Driver’s License (Required).

- Degree /Diploma in Health and Safety with relevant technical background from an accredited college or university.

- Minimum 10 years' practical experience in monitoring and implementation of Health and Safety systems and programs in heavy industrial settings.

- Minimum of 5 years in a Lead or Manager role overseeing teams of HS personnel.

- CRSP, NCSO accreditation or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

- Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 45001 or 18001.

- Lead Investigator trained in TapRoot Root Causal Analysis Technique