Job Order Detail

Description

Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada currently has a position available for a permanent, full-time Safety/Training Coordinator at the Estevan Mine. Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, this position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety management programs.
    
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to:
-    Updating the Safety program / policies as required by changes in the economic and physical environment of the mine and plant and/ or changes in the Occupational Health and Safety Act or Mines and Environmental Regulations.
-    Maintain safety/training records on a day to day basis.
-    Assist with the scheduling and coordination of special projects such as the Safety Recognition Program, Audiometric and Lung Function Testing, and annual OH&S meeting.
-    Providing assistance to the Training Supervisor regarding safety and training requirements.
-    Schedule and coordinate staff training, crew meetings, employee and contractor safety orientations and ERT activities.
-    Assuming other responsibilities as required in response to changing circumstances and the economic and physical environment of the Mine or Company.

Qualifications
   The ideal candidate will:
-    Hold a safety related certificate or diploma combined with at least two years of experience. Mining industry related experience is preferred.
-    Possess or be working towards the Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation (CRSP). Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
-    Effective interpersonal, communication and organization skills.