Director Health - Dease Lake

Workplace Type: · Onsite · Closing Date: · March 4, 2026 · About Newmont · At Newmont, we're not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we're a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. · Joining us means be ...

Job description

Workplace Type:
Onsite


Closing Date:
March 4, 2026

About Newmont

At Newmont, we're not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we're a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry.

Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation.

A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta.

Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation.

To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team.

Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling.

We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development.

Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

About The Project

Red Chris is a gold and copper mine located in the Tahltan Territory, northern British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since 2015 and has been operated by Newmont since 2023.

It is now transitioning from open pit to underground block caving—an innovative method that extends mine life while reducing environmental impact.

This transition represents one of Newmont's most significant global capital projects and will create technically advanced roles and opportunities to work alongside global experts.

We are committed to partnering with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, ensuring the project delivers long-term social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Your Impact

As Director, Health & Safety, you will provide strategic leadership and functional oversight for health and safety across the Red Chris Block Cave Project.

You will lead the Project Health & Safety team and provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight to ensure safe execution across all phases of the project, including surface and underground construction activities.

You will define and drive the safety vision, governance, and performance framework required to support one of Newmont's most significant global capital projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise safety strategy and standards.

Your leadership will directly influence project execution, contractor performance, and operational readiness, helping to establish a proactive safety culture and ensuring risks are effectively identified, managed, and reduced.

This role is critical in enabling safe project delivery while protecting our people, communities, and long-term operational success.

As a Part of Our Team, You Will

Lead and develop the Project Health & Safety team, providing direction, coaching, and accountability to deliver project health and safety outcomes across all phases of the project
Lead the development and implementation of health and safety strategy, standards, and systems for the Red Chris Block Cave Project
Provide strategic safety leadership across the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations
Provide functional leadership and governance to ensure alignment with Newmont's enterprise safety policies and standards
Partner with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to embed safety into all aspects of project execution
Establish and monitor safety performance metrics, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Guide leaders and teams in identifying, mitigating, and managing operational and project risks
Oversee incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Influence and support leaders in building a strong, sustainable safety culture grounded in accountability and proactive risk management
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Newmont standards, and industry best practices
Support project readiness and transition to underground operations by ensuring safety systems, processes, and leadership capability are fully established

Requirements for Success in This Role

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
Extensive leadership experience in health and safety within mining, construction, or large-scale industrial or capital project environments
Demonstrated experience leading health and safety teams within major capital projects or complex operational environments
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement safety systems, governance frameworks, and performance improvement initiatives
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, project teams, and contractor organizations
Deep understanding of safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Proven ability to build and sustain a strong safety culture in complex project environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Your Work Environment

This role will support the Red Chris Block Cave Project located in northern British Columbia.
The position may be based on-site, fly-in fly-out, or hybrid and may operate on a rotational schedule.
You will work in a remote mining environment supporting the development of underground infrastructure and project execution. This environment requires strong leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and collaboration.
Newmont provides coordinated transportation to and from site through designated marshalling points located in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Smithers. Travel arrangements are managed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient access to site.

The safety and well-being of our workforce are our highest priorities.

We promote a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, supported by mandatory pre-employment testing to ensure a safe environment for everyone on site.

You'll be part of a culture deeply rooted in safety, inclusion, and partnership with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, contributing to one of Newmont's most innovative undertakings as we advance Canada's next first block cave mining operation.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate.

Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$153, ,370 . 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.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond.

If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we'd love to hear from you