Exploration Safety, Health & Security Specialist

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our Exploration division is growing, and we are looking for an Exploration Safety, Health and Security Specialist to join our team!  The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and driving continuous improvement in Safety, Occupational health, Environmental, and Community (SHEC) policies, standards, procedures and management systems for exploration activities across Canada.  

The Exploration Safety, Health and Security Specialist will provide technical guidance, and operational oversight to ensure effective implementation of integrated SHEC programs.  Partners with Exploration leadership to proactively Identify and manage critical risks, strengthen safety culture, and reduce the likelihood of incidents with the objective of preventing fatalities and serious incidents, minimizing environmental impacts or property damage, while fostering positive community relationship and protecting the Company’s LTO across all Canada. exploration activities.  The salary for this position ranges from CA $97,000 -  $109,000.  

A Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

This position is located in Canada. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all exploration activities in Canada are conducted in full compliance with corporate health and safety standards, as well as applicable federal, provincial, and local regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Management Assurance Reviews (MARs), internal audits, and field-based safety inspections across Canadian exploration projects.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System for exploration activities.
• Oversee the deployment and effectiveness of Fatal Risk Management processes and Life-Saving Controls relevant to exploration operations.
• Foster and embed a strong, proactive safety culture aimed at incident-free exploration activities.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and delivery of safety leadership, emergency response, and risk management training programs for employees and contractors.
• Review, analyze, and report monthly safety and health performance metrics for both company personnel and contractors.
• Reduce the probability and potential impact of incidents associated with high-risk exploration and contractor activities through effective risk identification, assessment, and control.
• Participate the implementation of occupational health programs, including industrial hygiene, health surveillance, and preventative health initiatives.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development and tracking of corrective and preventative action plans.
• Participate in the ownership of the Drilling Standard at Canada Exploration – implementation and monitoring
• Participate in the ownership of the emergency response plans at Canada Exploration
• Participate in the ownership of the light vehicle standard at Canada exploration – implementation and monitoring
• Participate in the ownership of the training and competence matrix at Canada Exploration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Geology, or a related field preferred
• Master’s degree or professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CRSP) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety and health roles within mining or heavy industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting exploration or mobile field operations strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, Canadian occupational health regulations required 
• Proven ability to influence leaders and contractors and drive cultural change required
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills required
• High personal commitment to safety leadership and Barrick´s DNA values‑based performance  required

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.  At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.