Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety and Compliance, the Senior Lead, Health and Safety is responsible  for supporting the development, advancement, and successful implementation of the Galore Creek Health and Safety Program. The Senior Lead, Health and Safety will foster safety leadership and the culture of safety across the Project and ensure that appropriate safety systems are in place as the Project progresses towards increased activity, including engineering and environmental study, drilling, and  early works construction activities. 

The incumbent contributes as a key member of the Galore Creek project and site operations teams in planning, budgeting, and execution, providing critical contributions to the Project’s overall Health and Safety performance.

The hybrid position will be project-site based during the operations season working shift rotations (2 weeks in and 2 weeks out) and preferably based out of the Smithers office for the remainder of the year (Vancouver based may also be considered). Travel is expected between Vancouver and Smithers, and local communities, as required. Applicants from other locations in Western Canada will be considered, but Smithers is preferred. 

Located in Tahltan Territory in northwestern British Columbia, Galore Creek is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver deposits. Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC), a partnership between Newmont Corporation (Newmont) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck), is committed to advancing the asset towards a development decision with meaningful input from the Tahltan Nation and BC regulators. GCMC highly values its long-standing relationship with the Tahltan Nation, and continues to implement the 2006 Participation Agreement, including involving the Tahltan Nation in regulatory processes and review of environmental performance, and providing preferential contracting and employment opportunities.  Working closely with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, we strive for excellence in all our activities, with continuous improvement and responsible practices that contribute to sustainable development.  

More information on the Project is available at www.gcmc.ca.