Emergency Services Advisor

Emergency Services Advisor 

Musselwhite Mine 

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base. 

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex, which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come. 

Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect. 

Purpose: 

Reporting directly to the Health & Safety Superintendent, the Emergency Services Advisor will be responsible for leading and maintaining the site’s emergency response management programs (surface and mine rescue). Acting as the subject matter expert for emergency response, this role ensures emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, training readiness, and effective response capabilities. The position works closely with internal leadership, Ontario Mine Rescue, and external emergency services to maintain a high standard of emergency readiness and operational safety. 

Responsibilities include: 

Create weekly scheduling for the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Mine Rescue teams to ensure emergency readiness. 

Support emergency response management and supply requirements to maintain operational preparedness. 

Engage with departments and project teams to ensure alignment with emergency response requirements and preparedness expectations. 

Plan and facilitate emergency response exercises in alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements 

Serve as the primary point of contact with Ontario Mine Rescue and the Ministry of Labour on emergency management matters 

Support the development, maintenance, and review of Mutual Aid Agreements with external stakeholders and emergency services 

Conduct semi-annual reviews of the Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to support change management initiatives. 

Organize and support training programs for ERT and Mine Rescue personnel in collaboration with Ontario Mine Rescue and site leadership. 

Verify that emergency response personnel meet training requirements and remain compliant with regulatory and company standards. 

Maintain and audit emergency response equipment to ensure compliance with government regulations and company standards. 

Organize and support Mine Rescue Competition Teams 

Monitor and support the aircraft de-icing program, including personnel training, licensing requirements, and reagent inventory tracking. 

Attend pre-start meetings and provide emergency management input as required. 

Contribute emergency management and safety performance data for weekly Safe Production meetings 

Support monthly safety performance reporting, trend analysis, and compliance tracking 

Conduct field visits to engage with the workforce and verify emergency response readiness 

Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and adherence to established safety protocols 

Skills and Experience: 

Minimum of 5 years of Mine Rescue and Surface Emergency Response experience.  

Minimum of 5 years working underground. 

Minimum of 3 years volunteer Firefighter experience.  

High level of knowledge in all aspects of emergency preparedness 

Underground Common Core and Train the Trainer accreditation. 

Mine Rescue Courses (introductory, briefing officer, technician). 

Advanced First Aid Certification. 

Computer literacy, including SAP, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

Solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. 

Advanced knowledge of Mine Rescue Management.  

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  

Effective motivation and presentation skills. 

Strong time management skills. 

Resourceful and innovative. 

Working Conditions:  

The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is a fly-in, fly out operations and the schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day. 

Compensation: 

The salary for this position is CAD $108,000 to $132,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. 

This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance. 

The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.