23 Aug
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Torngat Metals
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Montreal
23 Aug
Torngat Metals
Montreal
At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.
Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Senior Manager, Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Response (HSSE) to join our team in Montréal. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Manager, HSSE provides functional leadership and oversight across all Torngat Metals projects, construction activities, operational sites, and corporate functions
.This role is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Torngat Metals’ HSSE management systems across all company activities, including exploration, bulk sampling, construction, commissioning, operations readiness, transportation corridors, airstrip operations, camp facilities, and future processing and refining facilities
.
The Senior Manager, HSSE will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure that all Torngat Metals activities are conducted safely, responsibly, and in compliance with applicable legislation, permits, regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices. The position will support activities across Québec, Labrador, and Nunavik, while fostering a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, Indigenous partners, and stakeholder s.The role will evolve with the advancement of the project and transition into operation
s. What You’ll
ill: HSSE Leadership and Gover
- nanceDevelop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Torngat Metals HSSE Management System, HSSE Execution Plans, standards, procedures, and performance monitoring proce
- sses.Provide expert advice and guidance to the Executive Team, Project Director, Construction Director, Operations Leadership, and Project Management Team on all matters relating to health, safety, security, emergency response, and environmental steward
- ship.Promote a proactive safety culture and visible leadership throughout all project and operational activi
- ties.Establish annual HSSE objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and improvement initiatives aligned with corporate g
oals.
Project
Development and Construction S
- upportProvide guidance to project and construction management teams regarding HSSE staffing requirements, planning, contractor management, mobilization strategies, and execution
- plans.Ensure HSSE requirements are fully integrated into engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activ
- ities.Support the development and implementation of construction safety programs for remote northern operations, including camps, airstrips, roads, marine logistics, and processing facil
- ities.Participate in project reviews,
risk assessments, constructability reviews, SIMOPS planning, and operational readiness assess
ments. Compliance and As
- uranceDevelop and implement assurance programs to verify compliance with Torngat Metals HSSE standards, project requirements, permits, and regulatory oblig
- ations.Monitor compliance through audits, inspections, field observations, and performance r
- eviews.Ensure all statutory reporting requirements are completed accurately and submitted to appropriate regulatory autho
- rities.Maintain awareness of existing and emerging HSSE legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards applicable to project acti
vities. Stakeholder and Community En
- gagementEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous communities, regulators, government agencies, contractors, engineering firms, and project partners regarding HSSE
- matters.Ensure appropriate HSSE interface and communication protocols are established between Torngat Metals, contractors, consultants, and stake
- holders.Support community engagement initiatives related to emergency preparedness, environmental protection, and safety aw
awareness.
Incident
Management and Continuous Im
- provementMonitor HSSE performance trends and develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring incidents and
- hazards.Lead or participate in incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively imp
- lemented.Review audit findings, inspection reports, and performance data to identify opportunities for imp
- rovement.Report HSSE performance and significant issues to senior management and the Board as
required.
Emergency
Response an
- d SecurityDevelop and maintain emergency response plans for all project locations, including mine sites, camps, airstrips, transportation corridors, and processing f
- acilities.Ensure emergency response teams are adequately trained and
- nd drills.Oversee site security programs, access control systems, travel management, and emergency communications
protocols. Training and Workforce
- DevelopmentEnsure the development and maintenance of site orientation programs and mandatory HSSE training re
- quirements.Promote leadership development and safety leadership programs for management, supervisors, employees, and c
- ontractors.Ensure competency verification processes are established and maintained for safety-crit
ical roles. Budget and Resourc
The Senior Manager, HSSE shall develop, manage,
and monitor the annual HSSE budget and ensure adequate resources are available to support Torngat Metals' activities. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Qualified HSSE personnel for all project and operationa
- l locations.Administrative suppor
- and drills.Safety recognition and performance improveme
- nt programs.Leadership and safety traini
- ng programs.Site orientation and refresher traini
- ng programs.Personal protective equi
- pment (PPE).Safety equipment and consumables, including barriers, signage, spill response materials, and emergenc
- y equipment.Vehicle monitoring, fleet tracking, aviation and travel saf
- ety systems.Internal and external audits, assessments, and independ
- ent reviews.Occupational hygiene and industrial health monitori
- ng programs.Security systems and emergency communication inf
rastructure. What We’re
- Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.Professional designation in health and safety or related field considered an asset.Minimum 15 years of progressive HSSE leadership experience in mining, heavy industrial, construction, or resource develop
- ment projects.Experience in remote northern operations and Indigenous engagement
- environments.Strong knowledge of Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and federal occupational health and safet
- y regulations.Demonstrated experience managing large contractors and major cap
- ital projects.Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence all levels of an
- organization.Strong incident investigation, risk management, emergency response, and aud
- it experience.Bilingual (English and Fren
ch) preferred. Why
- You’ll Love It:
Competitive compensation with
- a bonus programGroup RRSP with up to 5% emplo
- yer contributionFlexible hours and hybr
- ntal and vis
- ion)TelemedicineProfessional development and career advanceme
tiesFree co
Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dyspr osium and terbium.
Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qua lified individuals.
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect th emselves and others.
If you’re excited to lead the development of a solid HSSE culture and contribute to the safe and responsible advancement of the Strange Lake project, we want you on ou
📌 Senior Manager, Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Response (Montreal)
🏢 Torngat Metals
📍 Montreal