Workplace Type: Remote
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our office in Vancouver.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
As an Advisor, Health & Safety, Legacy at Newmont, you’ll play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring the health and wellbeing of our teams across multiple Canadian sites. You’ll provide on-the-ground support, coaching, and technical expertise to help operations identify and control workplace risks, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in all aspects of safety performance.
This role is remote but requires travel to our Con Mine Sites in Yellowknife (NT), Houston (BC), and Marathon (ON). Candidates located in Western Canada or those willing to relocate are strongly preferred to support travel efficiency, site collaboration, and project ownership.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Conduct field inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with Newmont standards and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver hands-on safety coaching and training, promoting safe work practices and hazard awareness across diverse site teams.
- Support incident investigations using root cause analysis or 5 Why and Essential Factors methodologies, ensuring learnings are captured and acted upon.
- Assist in developing and executing site Health & Safety plans, including fatality risk management, injury reduction, and wellbeing programs.
- Champion and operationalize Safety Management Systems, including change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with regional Health & Safety peers to maintain consistency, data integrity, and compliance across sites.
- Coordinate OHS Representative programs and facilitate workforce engagement in health and safety initiatives.
- Provide technical and advisory support to frontline supervisors and operational leaders to strengthen ownership of safety practices.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
Education:
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or a related field experience.
Experience:
- Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in H&S roles, ideally within mining, construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Experience leading field inspections, audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
- Strong background in program implementation and safety coaching in remote or project-based environments.
Certifications (Assets):
- CRSP, NCSO, NEBOSH, or equivalent recognized safety designation.
- Valid First Aid, WHMIS, and Incident Investigation training.
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of Canadian OHS legislation and industry best practices.
- Proficiency with risk management processes, change management, and safety systems (Intelex, Enablon, Digital Action Tracking system, or similar).
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Excel or other tools
Interpersonal Skills:
- Skilled communicator who builds trust with diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical, adaptable, and confident in influencing safe behaviours.
- Self-motivated with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
Your Work Environment
- Work Type: Remote (with approximately 50% travel to Yellowknife, NT, Houston, BC and Marathon, ON).
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday, regular business hours.
- Conditions: Mix of office-based administrative work and site visits to active mining and industrial settings.
- Safety: Strict adherence to PPE and all site safety requirements is mandatory.
Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, our people are the driving force behind our success. We’re committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where every voice matters and every employee has the opportunity to thrive.
When you join us, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. (Annual base salary: CAD $83,400 – $111,180, with 15% Short Term Incentive. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
- Access to professional development and certification support.
- A workplace culture that values respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the world’s leading sustainable mining companies.
Bring your passion for safety, your hands-on experience, and your commitment to people — and help shape a safer future with Newmont.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The expected salary range for this role is CAD $ 83,400-111,180. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
Newmont also offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
