Surintendant(e), Santé et Sécurité | Health and Safety Superintendent

Rio Tinto • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Health and Safety Superintendent to lead the Health, Safety and Training strategy and implementation plan for a remote greenfield mining project. This is a newly created leadership role supporting safe project delivery, contractor performance and the development of strong Health and Safety capability for the future operation. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned Health and Safety leader to influence risk management, build capability and partner across project, engineering, construction, environment and communities teams. Reporting to the HSES Manager and working within Rio Tinto Projects, you will be:
Leading a team of professionals responsible for Health, Safety and Training, while coaching and supporting their development.
Adapting project strategies, objectives and context into a clear Health and Safety implementation plan.
Managing complex project risks, impacts, mitigations and improvement opportunities across the project and associated infrastructure.
Ensuring project Health, Safety and Training standards are understood, embedded, monitored and reported across planning, construction and operations.
Partnering with engineering and construction teams to design and deliver mitigation strategies and programmes aligned with obligations, schedule and budget.
Maintaining productive relationships with project leadership, contractors, external authorities, communities and internal HSES and CSP areas of expertise.
Managing third-party service contracts that support Health, Safety and Training delivery.
Fostering strong HSSEC capability and integrated ways of working across the project, including close collaboration with Environment and Communities teams.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, with genuine care for people and their wellbeing.
• 15 years of experience supporting the development and delivery of large-scale projects in complex operational environments, including 5 years of leadership experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in remote locations or FIFO environments, with the ability to collaborate effectively with local, national and regional stakeholder groups.
• Relevant education or experience in Safety, Health and/or Environment; a health and safety certificate, bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred, and CRSP designation is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and confidence to operate at all levels of the business.
• Proficient in managing complex and sensitive issues with detailed reputation management experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and basic knowledge of English.

Nice To Haves

• a health and safety certificate
• a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• CRSP designation

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety and Training for a major greenfield mining project supporting the global energy transition.
• Shape practical risk controls, contractor safety and project readiness in a complex environment where safety and wellbeing are always the priority.
• Lead a team of professionals responsible for Health, Safety and Training, while coaching and supporting their development.
• Adapting project strategies, objectives and context into a clear Health and Safety implementation plan.
• Managing complex project risks, impacts, mitigations and improvement opportunities across the project and associated infrastructure.
• Ensuring project Health, Safety and Training standards are understood, embedded, monitored and reported across planning, construction and operations.
• Partnering with engineering and construction teams to design and deliver mitigation strategies and programmes aligned with obligations, schedule and budget.
• Maintaining productive relationships with project leadership, contractors, external authorities, communities and internal HSES and CSP areas of expertise.
• Managing third-party service contracts that support Health, Safety and Training delivery.
• Fostering strong HSSEC capability and integrated ways of working across the project, including close collaboration with Environment and Communities teams.

Benefits

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior