Health & Safety Coordinator

Lafarge Africa Plc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in sustainable building solutions as a Health & Safety Coordinator in Mississauga. This role is pivotal in guiding operational leadership on health and safety policies while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. You'll work closely with site management to foster a culture of safety, providing training and support to ensure the well-being of all employees. With a commitment to creating greener cities and smarter infrastructure, this innovative firm offers a dynamic environment where your skills can truly make a difference. If you're passionate about safety and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant safety or industry experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on health and safety policies and training.
• Assist in the development of safe work processes.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Education

University Degree in Safety or Industrial Health

College Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Health & Safety Coordinator

Requisition ID: 11282

Location: Mississauga, ON, CA, L5A 2W7

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success.

Overview
Provide guidance, assistance and development to operational leadership in areas of safe work process, health & safety policy implementation, legislative requirements, training requirements, and inspections. Provide expertise and mentoring in the area of operational health and safety. Ensure appropriate safety training, practices, policies and procedures are in place to avoid preventable health and safety occurrences.

Responsibilities

Safety Field Leadership:

• Work with the Business Management Teams and the Health & Safety Manager to ensure implementation and ongoing improvement of safety, health and loss control processes and systems within the assigned regional areas.
• Provide ongoing, in-field coaching to operations on legislative and corporate safety requirements and expectations.
• Coach, guide and assist site personnel in understanding their responsibilities related to management of safety, health and loss control issues.
• Develop and maintain a positive and proactive relationship with site management, employees and local regulatory agencies.

Health & Safety Systems:

• Participate in the effective execution and delivery of safety programs and communications to support the Lafarge Health, Safety & Environment Management System (HSEMS).
• Work with the Health and Safety Manager to identify system, program and training needs and ensure they are in-line with the requirements of the HSEMS.

Governance, WCB and Return to Work Management:

• Assist with follow-up on audit recommendations to ensure all items have been completed on-time and assist with removing any barriers to completion.
• Support site management to ensure the early and safe return to work for injured employees.
• Support ongoing claims management processes and communication at site level.

Process Improvement:

• Assist in the development of safe work processes for manufacturing, maintenance and operational functions with a focus on high-risk activities.
• Participate and assist in the development and sourcing of new safety products ensuring effectiveness, consistency, and financial prudence.
• Assist management with reviewing and delivering on annual Health, Safety & Environment Improvement Plan (HSEIP) objectives, identifying improvement areas and developing action plans.

Safety Training:

• Develop and deliver safety-related training modules and programs reflective of applicable legislative requirements and corporate safety policies, procedures and practices.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Collection, analysis and distribution of health and safety KPI information. Development of custom reporting to present statistical information in a meaningful format.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure that 70% of the overall time spent is in the field (33% of the time dedicated to Critical Control Management).
• Responsible for in-field investigations and preparation of documentation for incident investigations aligned with the HFACS root cause analysis criteria.
• Implementation of the HSE-IP (health, safety and environmental improvement plans) within the identified sites.
• Providing ongoing support and assistance associated with legislative and Group requirements as they relate to health and safety.
• Assisting the sites during the audit process and support the sites in implementation of corrective action plans arising from the safety audit activities.

Relationships with Other Jobs:

• Work closely with site-level and unit-level management on implementation of Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems (HSEMS), Processes and Training.
• Engaging, coaching and influencing the site, area, and functional leaders with the health and safety activities and processes.
• Work with the Health and Safety Manager in determining Business Unit priorities and developing policies/procedures.
• Interface with peers in other areas to further the development of programs and systems.
• Assist Human Resources / Labour Relations on the safety and loss control aspects of the following HR/LR-related programs:
• Worker Compensation Program
• Return – to – Work (Light / Modified Duty) Program
• Occupational Medical Evaluation Program
• Consequence Management Program

Qualifications:

• University Degree, College Degree or equivalent experience (i.e Safety, Industrial Health or Risk Management).
• Superior speaking and writing skills (English).
• Ability to speak to, deliver messaging to, both small and large groups of varied backgrounds and experience.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant safety or industry experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work flexible hours as dictated by the requirements of the position, including extra time at peak intervals.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple activities.
• Mature attitude and ability to work effectively independent of supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to attend to details, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information and communication.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to persons at all levels of the organization, with diverse educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Timely and sound decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications (Google Suite / Office).
• Familiarity with OHSA and regulations (mining, industrial & construction) including Energy Isolation (LOTOTO), Confined Space (CS), Machine Guarding and Working at Height (WAH).

Job Specific Competencies:

• Action oriented.
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen.
• Conflict Management.
• Customer Focus.
• Priority setting.
• Problem solving.
• Motivating others.
• Managerial Courage.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best.