Darren Toner

Darren Toner, CRSP, is a seasoned health and safety leader with over 25 years of experience in the industrial and mining sectors across Canada and globally. He currently leads Health, Safety, Environment, and Risk (HSER) for Global Exploration and Geoscience projects at Vale Base Metals, supporting operations in Canada, Chile, Peru, and Brazil.

Throughout his career, Darren has demonstrated a deep commitment to prevention, focusing on cultivating strong safety culture through present leadership, continuous improvement, and promoting psychologically safe workplaces. He has successfully led large multidisciplinary team, developed and implemented HSER management systems, fatality prevention programs, and cultural transformation initiatives.

His leadership extends beyond traditional HSE to encompass emergency management, security, learning and development, operational excellence, and governance across diverse sites and jurisdictions. A Canadian Registered Safety Professional and former mine rescue volunteer - earning a Provincial Championship.

Darren is a strong advocate for industry collaboration and actively engaged in its promotion, currently chairing the Ontario Mining Association’s Safety and Training Committee and serving on the Mining Legislative Review Committee. Darren has also contributed to Workplace Safety North through its Mining Program Advisory and Conference Planning Committees.