Health & Safety Coordinator
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada · Full Time
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- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates, and Denison also encourages residents of the communities where it operates to apply.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Denison Mines Corp. is looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator to help run and strengthen health and safety programs at project sites. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Radiation Lead, this person will partner with employees, contractors, and site leaders to reinforce safe work habits, support compliance requirements, and help build a strong safety-first culture.
This is a rotational, site-based position located in Northern Saskatchewan.
Key responsibilities
- Manage health and safety onboarding, site orientations, training coordination, and certification tracking for employees and contractors.
- Carry out workplace inspections, audits, risk reviews, and field-level safety observations.
- Assist with emergency response planning, preparedness exercises, and drill activities.
- Take part in incident investigations and monitor follow-through on corrective actions.
- Keep safety documentation, records, and performance data accurate and up to date.
- Coach employees and contractors on safe work methods and practical safety expectations.
- Help roll out new and improved health and safety procedures, programs, and initiatives.
- Support compliance with company standards as well as applicable regulatory obligations.
Required background
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or an equivalent professional safety certification.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a health and safety position, ideally in mining, construction, or another industrial setting.
- Solid understanding of occupational health and safety laws, standards, and accepted practices.
- Hands-on experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
- Experience arranging safety training, orientations, and certification monitoring.
- Strong communication, organization, and people skills.
- Comfort using MS Office and health and safety management systems.
- Ability to work independently while balancing several priorities in a changing environment.
- Clear commitment to encouraging and maintaining a positive safety culture.
Who can apply
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Denison encourages Indigenous candidates and residents of the communities where it operates to apply, and invites applicants to share relevant information voluntarily if they choose. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
Benefits
The company provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes health and dental coverage plus a retirement savings plan.
Diversity and accommodation
Denison values a workforce made up of varied backgrounds and experiences. The company aims to maintain an inclusive environment that reflects many cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available on request.