HSE Lead - Rook

Cementation is a leading underground mine contracting and engineering company. We design and build mines, safely. Our team specializes in delivering design-build solutions for technically complex projects, with a strong track record in world-class shaft sinking and mine development.

Location: Rook I Nex Gen - Saskatchewan
Reports To: Manager of HSE
Posted: October 19, 2026

The HSE Lead is responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of Cementation's Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the Rook I Project. This position provides safety leadership, promotes a proactive safety culture, and ensures compliance with company policies, applicable legislation and client requirements, with particular emphasis on underground shaft-sinking operations and uranium mining safety

• Lead and support the implementation of Cementation's HSE programs, policies and procedures at the project site.
• Provide guidance and support to project management, supervisors, employees and subcontractors on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments and job observations to identify risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Monitor safety practices associated with shaft sinking and underground construction, including hoisting, ground control, drilling, blasting, ventilation and mobile equipment.
• Support compliance with uranium-specific safety requirements, including radiation awareness, radon exposure controls, contamination prevention and applicable Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requirements.
• Collaborate with Nex Gen's HSE and Radiation Protection teams to ensure alignment with site-specific safety programs and procedures.
• Coordinate employee safety orientations, training, competency assessments and refresher programs, maintaining accurate training records.
• Lead or participate in incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes and monitor corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and reviewing safe work procedures, risk assessments and emergency response plans.
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks and other initiatives that promote employee engagement and a strong safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Saskatchewan occupational health and safety legislation, mining regulations and environmental requirements.
• Maintain HSE documentation, inspection reports, incident records and safety performance statistics.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site safety personnel and supervisors, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide functional leadership and guidance to site HSE personnel, where applicable, and support project management in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience, preferably in underground mining, shaft sinking or heavy industrial construction.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead HSE role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan occupational health and safety legislation and mining safety requirements.
• Experience in uranium mining, radiation protection awareness or CNSC-regulated environments is considered a strong asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Experience in incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency response and safety training.
• Ability to meet all project-specific pre-employment and site access requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of underground…