Safety Advisor, Construction

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, with a functional reporting line to the EPCM Safety manager, the Safety Advisor – Construction provides senior-level health and safety leadership for Phase 1a and 2 construction activities at the Blackwater Mine.

This role is responsible for overseeing contractor safety performance, managing high-risk construction activities, supporting regulatory compliance under the BC Mine Act and Health, Safety and Reclamation Code (HSRC), and embedding a proactive safety culture across all construction work fronts.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Position: Fixed Term 

Construction Safety Leadership
• Provide visible, field-based safety leadership across all Phase 1a and 2 construction work fronts.
• Advise Construction Managers and Superintendents on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safe work execution.
• Support the Construction Safety Supervisor in ongoing initiatives and provide coverage as needed.
• Lead by example in enforcing BW Gold’s Life Saving Rules, safety standards, and permit-to-work systems.
• Influence contractor leadership to uphold safety accountability at the supervisory level.

Contractor Oversight & Risk Management
• Monitor and verify contractor compliance with site safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), FLRAs, lift plans, and high-risk work permits.
• Oversee safety controls for high-risk activities including:
o Heavy civil earthworks
o Structural steel erection
o Crane and critical lifts
o Working at heights
o Confined space entry
o Energization and tie-ins
o Temporary power installations
• Ensure effective control of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) across multiple contractors.

Incident Prevention & Investigation
• Lead or support incident investigations using root cause methodologies.
• Verify quality and completeness of incident reporting.
• Track corrective actions to closure and validate effectiveness.
• Identify trends and proactively implement preventative measures.

Regulatory Compliance & Interface
• Ensure compliance with the BC Mine Act and Health, Safety and Reclamation Code.
• Interface professionally with regulatory inspectors when required.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation aligned with regulatory and corporate standards.

Safety Systems & Reporting
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Construction Safety Management Plan and other management plans
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators.
• Provide accurate weekly and monthly safety performance reports.
• Participate in construction planning meetings to integrate safety into scheduling and execution strategies.

Training & Workforce Readiness
• Verify contractor training compliance and competency records.
• Support onboarding and site orientation programs.

• Ensure emergency response preparedness for construction activities.
• Coach supervisors in field-level risk assessment and safety leadership practices.

• Other duties as agreed to support the team deliver a safe & productive outcome.

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive health and safety experience in large-scale mining or industrial construction projects.
• Minimum 5+ years in a construction safety advisory or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPCM/EPC or owner-managed construction environments.
  Strong working knowledge of:
  o BC Mine Act Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC
  o WorkSafeBC regulations (as applicable)
• Proven experience managing contractor safety performance across multiple concurrent work fronts.
• Experience in major capital project delivery (>$100M+) preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in high-risk construction environments.
• Experience interacting with regulators and participating in inspections.
• Professional safety designation (CRSP, CRST, CSP or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Training in incident investigation methodologies (ICAM, TapRooT, or similar) preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting platforms.

Skills

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational camp schedule.
• 12-hour shifts in an active construction environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and access construction areas.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs as required.
• Comfortable working and living in a remote camp environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law.  We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume