Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a secure 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. Reports directly to the Safety and Training Supervisor 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.
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 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 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