The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.
Join the Windfall adventure!
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Reporting to the Health Services Superintendent, the Industrial Hygiene Advisor will assist with tasks related to industrial hygiene and occupational health. Based at the Windfall site in the Nord-du-Québec region, the advisor will work a schedule of 15 days on followed by 13 days off. Transportation, accommodation and meals are provided.
Duties and responsibilities
- Inspect various work environments;
- Identify industrial contaminants and other health hazards;
- Develop a strategy and plan sampling campaigns;
- Calibrate and use various specialized devices and instruments;
- Conduct sampling on workers and in their work environment;
- Analyze results and make recommendations on appropriate means to eliminate, reduce, or control worker exposure;
- Write clear and structured technical and administrative documents while effectively presenting data;
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to industrial hygiene and occupational health;
- Develop objectives, actions, and priorities in industrial hygiene and occupational health;
- Find sustainable solutions to issues related to industrial hygiene and occupational health;
- Participate in the development and updating of the industrial hygiene and occupational health program;
- Provide training and information across departments;
- Collaborate with other departments;
- Perform any other related tasks relevant to the success of the project.
Required qualifications
University degree in occupational hygiene;- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence;
- Hold the Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) designation (an asset);
- Have completed the Health and Safety on Construction Sites – ASP Construction training (an asset);
- Valid explosives permit (an asset);
- Hold mining modules (FMTM) 1-2-3-4-5-7 (an asset);
- Ability to communicate in English (an asset; will need to interact with English-speaking employees and suppliers).
Technical skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.);- Experience in the mining or industrial sector (an asset);
- Experience working in a remote region on rotation (an asset).
Basic skills
- Possess both a scientific mindset and a creative mindset;
- Demonstrate initiative and autonomy;
- Be rigorous and precise in work;
- Have a strong sense of organization;
- Enjoy problem solving;
- Be able to communicate clearly and explain concepts in simple terms;
- Show genuine concern for workers’ health;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Enjoy teamwork, build and maintain good relationships, and demonstrate courtesy;
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics at all times;
- Ability to work in a remote region on a non-standard schedule.
Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.
If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.
