Apply mine safety inspection and enforcement expertise as a Workplace Health and Safety Officer in Whitehorse, with 25% travel required. Investigate incidents and evaluate safety systems across Yukon mining operations.

Reporting to the Manager, Mine Safety, this permanent full time position works within the Mine Safety Unit. The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board administers workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation throughout Yukon. The officer supports legislation, regulations, policies, and industry standards through inspections, investigations, and informed enforcement decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Inspect existing mining operations and exploration projects
- Take appropriate enforcement action under Yukon jurisdiction




- Investigate accidents and determine incident root causes
- Authorize blast permits for mining activities
- Evaluate health and safety management systems

Requirements:

- Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Health and Safety
- Experience working within the mining industry
- Significant workplace health and safety inspection experience
- Experience enforcing legislation and policies across industries
- Valid Class 5 Yukon driver’s licence and RCMP security clearance

Bring mining experience, analytical thinking, investigation skills, and sound decision-making to Yukon’s Mine Safety Unit.

📌 Mine Safety Health and Safety Officer (Whitehorse)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse