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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 ourVirtual 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.
Your Impact
As the Team Lead, Hygiene, you will lead the development and execution of occupational hygiene programs that protect worker health across our operations. You will apply your expertise to assess exposure risks, implement effective controls, and guide cross-functional teams in building a proactive culture of health and safety compliance
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Perform field-based occupational hygiene assessments using air sampling, noise monitoring, heat stress evaluation, and other techniques
- Analyze data and site observations to produce accurate, actionable technical reports aligned with scientific and regulatory standards
- Recommend exposure controls and mitigation strategies tailored to operational conditions
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of hygiene monitoring programs and protocols
- Serve as a technical resource to peers and departments, promoting consistency and best practices in occupational hygiene
- Collaborate with safety committees, engineering teams, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and innovation
- Address complex or ambiguous workplace health issues using evidence-based analysis and practical judgment
- Translate technical data and sampling results into clear, workplace-specific recommendations
- Investigate exposure incidents or health complaints, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions
- Apply a balance of regulatory knowledge, scientific reasoning, and operational insight to ensure sustainable health protections
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental/Industrial Health, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional certification such as CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist), or CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) is strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of occupational exposure limits, sampling methodologies, engineering controls, and applicable health legislation
- Familiarity with industrial or resource-sector operations, including mining, oil& gas, or manufacturing
- Proficient in the use and calibration of hygiene sampling equipment (e.g., air pumps, noise dosimeters, gas detectors, thermal monitors)
- Skilled in interpreting lab and field data to support compliance and hazard mitigation
- Experienced in drafting technical reports, exposure control plans, and investigation summaries
- Competent in using occupational hygiene software and digital platforms for monitoring and reporting
- Ability to critically assess third-party hygiene assessments and internal programs for accuracy and completeness
- Location: Red Chris Mine (fly-in/fly-out role)
- Rotation: 15 days on site/ 13 days offsite
- Conditions: Onsite in a remote, industrial mining environment
- Requirements: Must pass pre-employment medical, drug& alcohol test, and comply with PPE and safety protocols
Bring your occupational hygiene expertise and leadership to help shape a safer, healthier future for our workforce.Apply today!
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$103,300-137,700 . 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!