Loss Prevention Officer (Temporary)

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a steelmaking coal producer operating four mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, is hiring a Loss Prevention Officer on a temporary basis for a 1-year term. Reporting to the Health and Safety Coordinator, the officer handles health, safety and site security matters on a 4x4 day-shift rotation. The role suits someone comfortable in a high-risk environment who balances strict compliance enforcement with trust-based interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in and follow health and safety programs and policies
• Support High Potential Risk Control and Occupational Health and Hygiene strategies
• Take part in risk assessments, gap analyses and effectiveness reviews
• Perform industrial hygiene monitoring, control access to and egress from the site
• Facilitate training for health and safety initiatives and new hire orientation
• Support awareness initiatives such as confined space, hazardous energy isolation and fall protection
• Carry out health and safety inspections and take part in audits
• Provide overall site protection, including fire systems
• Guide employees and contractors on site procedures and programs
• Provide first aid, collect drug and alcohol samples and complete first aid reports
• Review contractor safe work plans, support incident investigations and help develop occupational health and safety programs

Required profile

• Minimum OFA Level III certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of relevant industry experience in a health and safety role, or a mine rescue ticket, is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
• Willingness to meet a pre-employment drug screen and provide three professional references

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including speaking to large groups

What we offer

• Salary of 71,600 CAD per year, depending on experience and skills
• Extended health benefits and a health spending account
• Vacation allotment