Health and Safety Advisor - Whabouchi Mine - DIDO Full Time On Site
Nemaska Lithium is hiring a Health and Safety Advisor at its transformation plant in Bécancour, Quebec. Reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor, the Advisor will develop and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) programs, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, ensure regulatory compliance, and actively promote a culture of health, safety, ethics, diversity, and inclusion. This role offers an attractive salary, benefits including retirement contributions, bonuses, and participation in a pioneering lithium processing plant.
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Responsibilities
The Health and Safety Advisor promotes and implements best practices in occupational health and safety within the plant environment.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain plant-specific health and safety policies and procedures.
- Design and deliver OHS training for employees, managers, and subcontractors.
- Conduct risk assessments and propose preventive measures.
- Perform inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Collaborate with departments to integrate OHS principles.
- Stay informed on OHS laws and ensure regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Candidate must have relevant education, experience, and skills to ensure effective health and safety management.
- Degree in health and safety, risk management, or related field.
- 3-5 years experience in a similar role, preferably in industrial or manufacturing settings.
- Experience in chemical or manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Quebec OHS laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to analyze situations and propose practical solutions.
Perks and Benefits
Nemaska Lithium offers a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting professional and personal well-being.
- Attractive salary.
- Flexible group insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Bonus structure.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program including telemedicine.
- Opportunity to work at Canada's first lithium hydroxide processing plant.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment fostering diversity and belonging.
Worksite/Project
Whabouchi Mine
The Whabouchi Mine, located near Nemiscau in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of northern Québec, is one of the richest high-purity lithium spodumene deposits in North America. Owned and operated by Nemaska Lithium, the mine forms a key part of a vertically integrated operation, with raw spodumene from the site destined for conversion into battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the company’s processing facility in Bécancour, Québec. As of 2025, the Whabouchi site is in the construction phase, with full production planned to coincide with the completion of the Bécancour plant. The project has secured all major environmental and regulatory approvals, including those under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and federal environmental legislation. Nemaska Lithium is expected to hire for a wide range of positions as the project advances. Future opportunities are anticipated in operations, trades, production, environmental monitoring, site administration, and support services.
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Nemaska Lithium
Nemaska Lithium is a Canadian company specializing in the production of high-purity lithium hydroxide, a key material used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Headquartered in Bécancour, Quebec, the company operates the Whabouchi Mine in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory and is constructing a large-scale conversion facility in Bécancour. The company’s vertically integrated model—from spodumene extraction at Whabouchi to refining at its Bécancour plant—positions it as a key player in North America’s battery supply chain. The Bécancour facility, powered by hydroelectricity, is the first of its kind in Canada and will produce lithium hydroxide using environmentally responsible processes. Nemaska Lithium is jointly owned by Investissement Québec and Livent Corporation, combining strong public sector support with global lithium expertise. The project is expected to generate hundreds of full-time jobs in areas such as mining operations, chemical processing, instrumentation, electrical work, logistics, and administration—making Nemaska Lithium a major source of skilled employment in Quebec’s growing clean energy economy.
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