Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Dome Schedule:4x3 The Position

Reports directly to the Safety and Training Supervisor

Supports all departments across surface and underground operations

Partners with department leaders, frontline supervisors, JHSC, contractors, and regulators

Influences a workforce of employees and contractors

The Safety Advisor supports operational excellence by promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring all workplace parties fulfill their roles under the Internal Responsibility System (IRS). This position facilitates risk reduction through leadership in hazard identification, training, emergency preparedness, and compliance with Ontario’s mining regulations. The Safety Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring high safety performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities Safety and Risk Prevention





Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and make recommendations to reduce exposure

Coordinate safety-related programs and support hazard reduction initiatives

Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)

Support incident investigations

Review and improve hazard mitigation for high-risk activities

Support risk assessments for non-routine or high-risk work activities

Provide regular safety performance updates and recommend corrective actions to leaders

Act as a technical resource for health and safety matters for all employees and the JHSC

Liaise with industry partners, safety networks (e.g., WSN), and regulators to stay informed on evolving safety standards

Support development and review protected work procedures

Contractor and Change Management

Support contractor safety orientation, oversight, and performance monitoring to ensure safety standards are met

Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews to assess safety impacts of equipment, process, or staffing changes

Assist in safety-by-design processes for infrastructure and operational changes

Training and Competency

Promote education and understanding of the IRS and site-specific safety procedures

Collaborate with the Training Specialist and/or Field Trainer to ensure training programs are compliant, effective and job-relevant

Validate training records and certifications to ensure legal and operational readiness

Observe job tasks to assess and support worker competency development

📌 Safety Advisor (Timmins)
🏢 Discovery Mining
📍 Timmins