We are looking for an HSE Specialist to support the application of HSE systems and processes across the AmEMEA IS&T portfolio. The AmEMEA region covers a diversity of Rio Tinto mine and processing facilities, operating within the Aluminum, Coper, Iron Ore and Minerals business units. You will work closely with IS&T teams and key stakeholders and assist HSE leaders and teams to implement Rio Tinto HSE processes and work towards achieving our IS&T HSE vision. Based in Montreal you will work mainly with stakeholders who are situated in Madagascar, South Africa, Serbia, Iceland, four Canadian provinces/territories and in three states in the USA, with the possibility of covering smaller teams in other European and South American countries.

• Reporting to the HSE BP IS&T and working collaboratively with site / office teams, this role is responsible for, but not limited to:
• Supporting IST teams to implement aspects of safety procedures, management, and monitoring
• Implementation, analysis and monitor progress of the Safety Maturity Model (SMM) and improvement action plans
• Embed and provide training and coaching to teams on Critical Risk Management (CRM) & reporting/analysis on CRM data
• Identify simplification and replication opportunities (adopt and adapt best practice)
• Liaise with relevant key hub and site stakeholders to build relationships / alignment to ensure optimal HSE performance and culture
• Assist in delivering the HSE targets as aligned to the IS&T HSE Plan in SMM, CRM, Contractor management & mental health & wellbeing.

• Qualified in health & safety relevant and/or commensurate experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years of relevant HSE experience in operational environment
• Experience in engaging stakeholders in development and engagement of successful HSE strategies
• Experience in change management and influencing of stakeholders to reach HSE objectives
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, positive outgoing attitude, ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment with great team spirit.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including verbal and written fluency in both English and French.
• Experience working in an operational health and safety role is desirable.
• Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts