Mine Trainer
Canada, Ontario, Wawa
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: From 6 years
Mining
Introduction
Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Mine Trainer for a permanent, full-time position at an underground mining operation near Wawa, Ontario. Working in a hands-on site environment, the Mine Trainer will develop and deliver classroom and underground training, evaluate employee competency, and support the continued improvement of safe work practices.
What are you going to do
- Develop, prepare, review, and update training materials for underground mining personnel.
- Deliver practical and classroom-based training, including modules under the MLTSD Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core Program #770010.
- Evaluate trainee competency through workplace observations, assigned projects, practical sessions, and feedback from supervisors.
- Assess individual learning needs and adapt training methods to support different learning styles.
- Maintain a visible presence in the field by conducting workplace inspections and job observations.
- Monitor operator activities to confirm compliance with established procedures, legislation, and industry best practices.
- Work closely with Mine Captains and Supervisors to identify, prioritize, and address training needs.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and follow-up support to employees and supervisors conducting on-the-job training.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and current employee training and competency records.
- Deliver site and mine inductions for new and existing personnel.
- Support the implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs across all levels of the operation.
- Review applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures to support ongoing compliance.
- Audit the Safety Management System and recommend updates to maintain alignment with company policies and operational requirements.
- Assist supervisors, forepersons, and Joint Health and Safety Committee members with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and the development of corrective actions.
- Fulfil responsibilities as the Designated Employer Representative, as required.
- Contribute to departmental and site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Minimum of 10 years of mining experience, preferably within an underground hard rock mining environment.
- Previous experience in a health and safety role.
- Previous supervisory and train-the-trainer experience.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Ontario Regulation 854 and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Experience delivering underground mining training and evaluating operator competency.
- Possession of relevant underground mining specialty modules.
- Demonstrated ability to apply risk-assessment principles to mining operations and activities.
- Experience developing, reviewing, or revising standard operating procedures, policies, programs, and operational processes.
- Strong incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Mine Rescue or Emergency Response Team experience is considered an asset.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound ethical judgment.
What we offer
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