Senior Manager - Health, Safety & Environment; HSE

Overview

À propos de Rio Tinto:
Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

About Rio Tinto:
Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials. We operate in 35 countries producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Join the senior leadership team in an organization where safety is foundational and inclusion shapes how we work
• Grow your career with a global mining leader that invests in development, innovation, and long-term success
• This permanent, full-time role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Manager for the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department at BC Works. This role will lead a diverse team of health and safety professionals, ensuring our programs are delivered effectively, meet regulatory requirements, and evolve with the business. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will champion the cultural transformation shaping the future of HSE on-site.

This is a great opportunity for a collaborative and dynamic leader who is deeply passionate about driving cultural change, coaching individuals, and enhancing capabilities within both the operational and HSE risk management teams. Reporting to the HSE Atlantic Operations General Manager and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:

• Adhering to Rio Tinto’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards while actively engaging in our culture of care, courage, and curiosity.
• Oversee the on-site HSE function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring delivery of assurance.
• Coach and influence leadership on HSE aspects and instil a zero harm culture throughout the organization.
• Foster collaboration with site leadership, contractors, community stakeholders, and the bargaining unit.
• Implement robust processes to control critical safety risks effectively.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of emerging local HSE professionals, contributing to a legacy of expertise for the smelter's safe operation.
• Translate business strategies and objectives into a comprehensive HSE implementation plan.
• Contribute input to the leadership team for shaping the business HSE strategy, identifying threats and opportunities through data analysis, conversations, and observations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of health, hygiene, safety, and environmental professionals with technical expertise across risk areas.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Advanced leadership and influential skills.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HSE leadership or at least 15 years of operational/production leadership with significant safety accountability.
• Ability to influence strategic direction, translate it into practical solutions, and deliver improved productivity.
• Exceptional engagement, communication, and coaching skills for collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to foresee business needs and strategically deploy resources to achieve outcomes.
• Capability to design and implement solutions beyond immediate expertise, drawing on knowledge, skills, experience, and network.
• Demonstrated ownership of safety, risk management, and people leadership, whether through an HSE path or operational leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Operations/Industrial Management) or related discipline.

Please note Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but relocation assistance is provided domestically and internationally to help…