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Emergency Response Coordinator
Foran Mining Corporation
Saskatchewan, CAN
Full-time
Onsite
$125,000-$135,000 per year
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Emergency response program coordinationEmergency response planningMine rescueEmergency response team trainingEmergency exercises and drillsIncident command systems
Role Overview
Full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site, working a 14/14 rotation; reports to the Safety and Security Superintendent.
Develops and maintains emergency preparedness and response programs for a remote underground mining operation.
The role leads site response-team development and training, exercises, equipment and procedures, and readiness improvements.
Key Skills for This Role
Emergency response program coordinationEmergency response planningMine rescueEmergency response team trainingEmergency exercises and drillsIncident command systems
Full Job Posting
Role overview
Full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site, working a 14/14 rotation; reports to the Safety and Security Superintendent.
Develops and maintains emergency preparedness and response programs for a remote underground mining operation.
The role leads site response-team development and training, exercises, equipment and procedures, and readiness improvements.
Plans and preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis-management, and evacuation plans, procedures, contact lists, and communication protocols.
- Assess mine, fire, medical, hazardous-material, environmental, and severe-weather risks.
- Coordinate preparedness across mining, mill, maintenance, camp, safety, and other departments as site conditions change.
- Ensure programs meet applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Training and response
- Recruit, select, train, develop, and coordinate Emergency Response Team coverage across shifts and departments.
- Maintain the annual training schedule and deliver mine rescue and surface training, exercises, assessments, and refresher training.
- Coordinate firefighting, first aid, confined-space rescue, and other response training as qualified; maintain records and assess competency.
- Mobilize personnel and resources during emergencies, support incident command, and coordinate with site leaders and external services.
Equipment and improvement
- Maintain emergency equipment, vehicles, and facilities through inventories, inspections, testing, and maintenance.
- Coordinate equipment repairs and replacements, support procurement and budgeting, and maintain safe, organized response facilities.
- Plan and evaluate drills with site personnel and external agencies; document lessons and track corrective actions.
- Support incident reviews, audits, and regulatory inspections; communicate preparedness requirements and report program performance.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma or certificate in Emergency Management, Fire Services, Occupational Health and Safety, Mine Rescue, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of relevant emergency response, mine rescue, firefighting, or industrial emergency-services experience.
- Experience coordinating programs, training, or response teams and experience in underground mining or a remote industrial operation.
- Qualified Mine Rescue Instructor, or experience delivering underground mine rescue training with ability to obtain instructor qualifications.
- Experience developing plans and procedures, delivering practical training, and coordinating exercises.
- Knowledge of incident command systems, emergency management, and Saskatchewan occupational health and safety and mine rescue requirements.
- Mine rescue, firefighting, advanced first aid, or other relevant emergency response certifications are assets.
- Experience with external emergency services and regulatory agencies; valid driver's licence; proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
Compensation and benefits
- Salary range is $125,000-$135,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits include an annual discretionary short-term incentive, health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP matching, and an employee share purchase plan with company match.
Work arrangement
- Camp-based site position with travel support; the posting describes a remote underground work environment and a 14/14 rotation.
Application conditions
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada and complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.
- Application deadline: November 5, 2026.
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