Superintendent, Health and Safety

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

Position

 Superintendent, Health and Safety , Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

 Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety or Designate, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide site-based support to site teams (including contractors) to assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies, programs, and procedures. Effectively communicate B2Gold Nunavut’s health and safety goals and standards across departments and contractors;
• Encourage a positive health and safety culture and provide guidance and support to supervisors and team members to promote compliance;
• Facilitate and participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions. Track and report on the status of ongoing investigations and corrective/preventive measures;
• Ensure HSE documents such as policies, procedures and other filing systems are periodically reviewed and updated. Review internal and external safety reports to determine areas of improvement;
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required showcasing an active safety presence on site and provide an update to the senior management team for related statistics and trend analysis to identify areas of improvement;
• Develop and implement safety audits results and report on as required; and
• Support the development and implementation of the emergency response plan regarding the current stage of the project.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

• Ten (10) years’ experience working in a Health and Safety role or related in a remote mining environment, combined with three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity;
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety required, OR adequate experience and Gold Seal Certification considered in lieu of;
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation and Mine Rescue Certification required. Train the Trainer and Supervisor Level II or related certifications considered an asset; and
• Prior experience working in a remote camp setting with limited access to resources and working with Indigenous groups in a professional capacity required.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this role is $165,000.00 annually plus 15% Bonus.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST April 30, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.