Specialist, Exploration SHEQ
$95,000–$120,000 year
HybridSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate routine remote field visits, site inspections, and contractor screenings in all weather conditions while supporting field-level risk assessments and job hazard analyses. Lead incident investigations, track corrective actions, and ensure safety, health, and radiation protection compliance across exploration programs. Maintain training and management-system records, prepare performance updates, and review Exploration SHEQ procedures to ensure requirements remain current and practical. Promote a strong reporting culture through coaching, sharing lessons learned, and collaborating with exploration teams, corporate groups, and mine sites. Approximately 30% of the year involves working in remote northern Saskatchewan sites, with the remainder based in the Saskatoon office. Valid driver's license with ATV/UTV and snowmachine experience required.
Required Qualifications
- diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, geology, environmental science, natural resources, geological technology, or a related discipline
- five to ten years of relevant experience supporting safety in exploration, mining, or another field-based industrial setting
- hands-on experience with field inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, and compliance activities
- valid driver's license with practical experience with ATV/UTV and snowmachines in rugged terrain
- ability to build constructive relationships and influence employees, contractors and technical specialists without direct authority
- strong technical writing, communication, organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- working knowledge of safety management systems
- ability to work independently across office and field settings while coordinating multiple priorities and maintaining accurate records
- proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
- pre-employment substance test
- Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan's North (RSN)
Desired Qualifications
- working knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, investigations, and corrective action processes
- experience working with drilling or other industrial programs in remote locations
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