- Shape health, safety and environmental outcomes across the RTX Canada exploration portfolio, partnering closely with field teams, leaders and contractors.
- Build your HSE expertise through varied operational work, including risk assessment, assurance, coaching and continuous improvement across remote exploration activities.
- Permanent role based in either Thunder Bay, Ontario, with a salary range between 103,200 – 141,900 or Vancouver, British Columbia, with a salary range between $103, 200 – 154,800
About the role
We are looking for a field Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist to help Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTX) strengthen safe, responsible and compliant exploration activities across its portfolio. In this role, you’ll design, implement and monitor occupational health, safety and environmental programs, while partnering with operational, technical, logistics, Communities and Social Performance, and contractor teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving in varied field environments and wants to broaden their HSE influence across a diverse, global organization.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Senior Advisor HSES and working across the RTX Canada portfolio, you will:
- Identify field hazards, assess health, safety and environmental risks, and recommend practical controls using the hierarchy of controls.
- Implement Rio Tinto standards, processes and HSE programs across the region, providing technical advice and hands-on support to operations.
- Review safety exposures, performance trends and legal requirements, then recommend and implement improvements that strengthen workforce safety.
- Coordinate safety audits, monitor corrective actions and support HSE risk assessments so hazards are addressed effectively and on time.
- Advise line leaders on critical HSE issues and coach employees and contractors to make informed, risk-based decisions.
- Partner with Logistics and Operations, Technical and Geology, Communities and Social Performance, and peer HSE professionals to resolve safety and environmental challenges.
- Oversee contractor HSE management to support compliance with RTX Canada policies, contractual requirements and applicable legislation.
- Promote a culture of care, learning and continuous improvement by engaging teams and influencing safe behaviours across field activities.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, with the confidence to speak up when something is not right.
- Demonstrated experience applying occupational health, safety and environmental practices in mineral exploration, mining or a comparable safety-critical field environment.
- Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, recommend controls and support audits, corrective actions and contractor HSE oversight.
- Ability to communicate practical HSE advice and work toward shared outcomes with leaders, employees, contractors and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to travel to and work safely at remote field sites, including in rough terrain and variable or extreme weather conditions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use occupational health and safety software and platforms.
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be considered an advantage.
Helpful for Success
- A degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Mining, Geology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
- Training or coursework related to integrated HSEQ or HSES management systems, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or ISO 9001.
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements in Canada.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts
Where you’ll be working
The position of HSE Specialist will be based at either our Thunder Bay, ON office or Vancouver, BC office. The role requires frequent travel to exploration projects located throughout the country.
