Summary

The Paramedic is the site’s healthcare professional responsible for providing pre-hospital assessment and medical care to people with acute illness or injures. This position also plays a critical role in the site emergency preparedness and response plan and will work very closely with the mine site emergency response coordinator and mine rescue members. This is a fixed-term position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the first aid services plan on site for Mount Milligan
• Maintain the onsite medical facility, its equipment, and inventories to industry standards.
• This includes cleaning, decontaminating, and inspecting emergency vehicles and equipment to maintain a constant state of emergency preparedness
• Provide routine medical care and advanced life support services to the mine site
• Respond to emergency calls for medical assistance at accidents and emergencies
• On call during the night for emergencies
• Assure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Administer drug and alcohol screening as per company policy
• Provide monthly reports and statistics concerning site injuries and incidents
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling program including medical surveillance testing
• Participate with Emergency Response Team and emergency response drills
• Liaising with members of emergency services, such as the police, coroner, Mine Rescue personnel, and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate level of response
• Manning an ambulance or other rapid response vehicle
• Preparing and reporting the patient's history, condition, and treatment to relevant hospital staff
• Other Health and Safety duties as required

Education & Experience

• Primary Care Paramedic licensed in British Columbia plus a minimum of 4 years experience in heavy industry
• Occupational First Aid level III or equivalent.
• Class 4 Drivers License in British Columbia
• CPR-C Certificate
• Drug and alcohol collection training would be an asset
• ACP welcome to apply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Friendly and outgoing with strong interpersonal skills
• Project and organization skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Leadership skills that enlist others to keep working towards the vision of “Zero Incidents & Accidents”
• Ability & willingness to learn new skills & concepts
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

• Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site which is approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George, British Columbia.
• Set work schedule of 7x7 rotation, Wednesday to Tuesday, 12 hours per day,
• This is a Fixed Term role. Expected Start date of April 28, 2024, approximate end date of September 24, 2024.
• Work consists of a high degree of social interaction with employees in person
• Regular exposure to multiple priorities requiring scheduling changes and uncertainty in the work organization,
• Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
• Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region

What can we offer?

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a highly competitive annual salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 based on skills and experience. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.