QHSE Coordinator

EPC Canada is a dynamic, fast-growing company. It is 100% owned by the EPC Group, an international manufacturer of commercial explosives with extensive experience and expertise in storage and distribution in the mining, construction and quarrying industries.

EPC Canada is seeking an experienced QHSE Coordinator. Reporting to the site Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and promotion of a sound quality, safety, health and environment culture. For the Coté Gold site, he/she will also act as a resource person for coordinating and documenting the training to be provided, as well as influencing and guiding them in QHSE activities and processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Guide and help employees to take responsibility for safety management;
• Participate in setting site priorities and objectives;
• Coordinate health and safety activities for the entire Coté Gold site;
• Plan, participate in and follow up QHSE audits/visits/inspections and suggest improvements;
• Work with various regulatory bodies and ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• Actively participate in the development of safe work processes in production, maintenance and operational functions by targeting high-risk activities (e.g. by conducting HAZOP studies);
• Develop and draft health and safety policies, work instructions and regulations, and ensure their deployment and application;
• Support functional supervisors and teams in carrying out incident/accident investigations, determining causes and proposing applicable corrective measures, involving all stakeholders, including Human resources;
• Lead OHS meetings and inform employees about the risks and hazards associated with tasks, positions, products and equipment used, and the work environment;
• Monitor QHSE best practices with a view to continuous improvement of existing processes and procedures;
• Participate in quality control systems and ISO standards;
• Participate in quality analyses and controls in product manufacturing;
• Ensure that prevention plan activities are carried out;
• Coordinate training activities required on the mine site;
• Write safety and compliance work procedures;
• Carry out all other tasks relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications required

• College or university training in OHS prevention and management, industrial engineering or an equivalent or related field;
• 3 to 5 years' significant experience in occupational health and safety;
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001, 14 001 and 45 001 standards;
• Knowledge of explosive products and legislation relating to the transportation of hazardous materials (an asset);
• Hold a valid class 5 driver's license (automobiles);
• No legal impediments related to employment;
• Ability to write and express verbally in English;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Skills required

• Proactivity and initiative;
• Team spirit and collaboration;
• Analytical and rigorous;
• Professional conscientiousness and discretion (confidentiality);
• Ability to communicate and popularize information;
• Good planning and priority management skills.

Conditions of use

• Permanent, full-time position;
• Work schedule of 14/14, from Wednesday to Wednesday;
• Overtime paid after 44 hours from Sunday to Saturday;
• Travel expenses paid/reimbursed by EPC Canada;
• Possibility of being called in to work irregular hours occasionally;
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment with varying weather conditions, occasionally.

Place of work

IAMGOLD - Cote Gold Project, 500 Sultan Industrial Rd, Gogama, ON. P0M 1W0