Specialist Safety

Rio Tinto

  • Kitimat, BC
  • $94,400-157,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Specialist Safety
  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
  • Make a meaningful impact by driving safety practices in a leading global company
  • This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquillity of a small community with an unrivalled love for the great outdoors.
About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We’re looking for a Safety Advisor to join a dynamic Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team supporting Aluminium Smelter operations in Kitimat, BC.This is a fantastic opportunity for safety-focused professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact on workplace safety and employee well-being. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.Reporting to the Safety Team Lead and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:
  • Supporting the implementation of risk reduction initiatives across site operations, coaching frontline leaders on the use of safety tools such as risk assessments, change management, and safety interactions.
  • Reviewing safety risks associated with changes in equipment, processes, or practices, and recommending improvements based on industry best practices and regulatory guidance.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and standards.
  • Monitoring incident trends and facilitating investigations for high-potential events using root cause analysis to drive sustainable corrective actions.
  • Providing technical support for internal and external safety audits and helping maintain compliance with safety standards.
  • Coaching operational leaders on the implementation of corporate safety programs and ensuring key learnings are effectively shared across teams.
  • Contributing to building a strong safety culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
What you’ll bring
  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Qualification in health, safety, or related field, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a health and safety position within an industrial setting
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and site standards
  • A team-player who can also work independently
  • Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities
  • Data analysis skills
  • Experience supporting and conducting internal audits, policy review, and roll-out of HSE initiatives
  • Experience supporting incident investigations using a root cause analysis methodology (such as Essential Factor and/or Tap Root) are an asset
  • Knowledge of Rio Tinto safety standards are an asset
Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join our team and become an integral part of our vibrant community.Applications close on Sunday the 7th of September 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)What we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.The base salary range for this role is $94,800 - $142,200 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Domestic relocation program
Where you’ll be workingRio Tinto’s BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 70 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world’s most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 70 years.To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video:About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.À propos de Rio TintoRio 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.Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.Chaque voix compte
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

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