Manager, Health and Wellness

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 a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with the 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.

The purpose of this role is to design, implement, and oversee comprehensive health & wellness programs across our sites, providing access to resources that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This role is part of the Corporate Sustainability team.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of Orla’s Medical Services, Primary Healthcare and Wellness frameworks, including the design of the strategic initiatives, systems and supporting programs, contributing to the Sustainability Strategic plan.


• Identify research backed best practices and emerging trends and integrate into strategic plans.


• Work with site Health and Safety leaders, internal and external health and wellness teams, providing subject matter expertise to oversee medical services, healthcare and wellness programs within the workplace.


• Responsible for contract governance for Medical and Wellness services for the operations to ensure highest level of care is provided.


• Support the development and maintenance of medical emergency protocols for sites, including first aid, evacuation, and medical response in coordination with regional health authorities, medical facilities and emergency services.


• Support site-specific medical risk evaluations (dust exposure, noise, fatigue, chemical hazards) and recommend mitigation strategies.


• Build and maintain working relationships with external stakeholders, networks, regulatory bodies, technical experts, and equipment providers


• Representing Orla on key medical/primary care bodies and associations.


• Provide governance and oversight for health wellness programs, medical practices and patient Injury/Illness management, controlled substance management, to ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international regulations.


• Lead 2nd and 3rd line assurance activities.


• Establish systems and processes for maintaining employee health records to ensure confidentiality and maintain compliance with privacy laws.


• Support operations Health and Safety leads personnel to ensure appropriate health and wellness competency are in place per operational risk profiles.


• Prepare reports as required related to health, medical and wellness programs.


• Practice autonomously to provide direct patient care, including assessment and management of acute injuries and illnesses.


• Maintain currency with medical practices and skills, through ongoing practice in various medical settings (Remote Community Practice, Emergency Department, Primary Care etc.).


• Support HR and Medical teams with pre-employment medicals and Health surveillance programs [occupational exposure, lead and heavy metals testing], including case reviews patient consultation, and case management [work plan development].


• Support the RTW for employees (occupational and non-occupational), ensuring appropriate precautionary, modified, or alternative duties/work environment are established to mitigate the aggravation of injury or illness and accommodate workers appropriately.


• Lead wellness initiatives, including physiological testing (glucose, cholesterol, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal) tailored to remote settings and mining-related risks.

Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science in Nursing with a Major in Family Nurse Practitioner.


• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Primary Care and Emergency Medicine, ideally within the Health Care or Mining sectors.


• Family Nurse Practitioner expertise, promoting comprehensive end-to-end patient care, and strong patient advocacy.


• Licensed to practice autonomously without physician supervision requirements.


• Extensive leadership experience across Primary Care, Emergency Care, Remote care, and Advance Rural Specialty services.


• Strong understanding of Occupational Health standards, ergonomics, mental health frameworks, and wellness best practices.


• Demonstrated experience with Prescribe and Governance of controlled medications.


• Proven track record of successfully managing multidisciplinary Health, Medical and Wellness teams (including RNs, ACPs, Physiotherapists, and Counseling professionals).


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute large-scale wellness initiatives.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse groups.


• Crisis management experience with sound judgment and considered action.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.


• Valid license with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.


• Required certifications include Remote Practice, CTAS, as well as Trauma Care.


• Base Salary range: $ 180,000 to $ 195,000 per year.
  

At Orla, we prioritize our people, creating and maintaining a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion where employees are respected, valued, and recognized for their contributions.