Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Russel Metals (CDN); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Benefits program

Pension plan

Growth opportunities

Incentives

Job summary

Russel Metals is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator to implement and administer HSE policies at the Winnipeg location. The role focuses on promoting safe practices, maintaining records, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the site.

Ideal candidates will support investigations, coordinate training, and assist with reporting and continuous HSE improvements. Occasional travel to branches may be required; the role aligns with corporate safety standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Health, Safety & Environmental programs in metals or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating inspections, investigations, training and regulatory compliance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Health, Safety & Environmental policies, programs and procedures at the location(s).
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulations.
• Maintain HSE records, reports and regulatory files for accuracy and compliance.
• Review policies and procedures and recommend updates to stay current and compliant.
• Assemble environmental information for corporate reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Training delivery

Organizational skills

Field inspections

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safety knowledge

Education

OH&S education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Job Category: Health and Safety/Quality

Requisition Number: HEALT001419

Contract Type: Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Winnipeg, MB R3H0K9, CAN

Description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Administration

• Coordinate the implementation and administration of Health, Safety & Environmental policies, programs, and procedures at the assigned location(s).
• Promote safe work practices and support compliance with corporate standards and legislative requirements.
• Maintain HSE records, documentation, reports, and regulatory files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review health and safety policies and procedures and recommend updates to ensure they remain current and compliant.
• Assemble environmental information and documentation required for corporate reporting.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Coordinate responses to health, safety, and environmental concerns raised by employees, customers, or regulatory agencies.
• Assist supervisors in investigating workplace accidents, injuries, and incidents, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up actions are completed.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene testing, including air quality, noise monitoring, and other required environmental assessments.
• Ensure hazard assessments are completed and documented for new and existing equipment in collaboration with supervisors and the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Coordinate Emergency Response Plan activities and fire prevention initiatives.

Training & Employee Support

• Coordinate and deliver Health, Safety & Environmental training using approved corporate materials and programs.
• Promote employee awareness of workplace hazards, safe work practices, and required corrective actions.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors regarding HSE policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track action items to support committee effectiveness.

Return to Work & Reporting

• Coordinate the administrative activities associated with the Return to Work program and internal claims management process.
• Collect, maintain, and communicate Health, Safety & Environmental performance information and metrics.
• Monitor the completion of corrective actions and follow up on outstanding safety initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Work collaboratively with Branch Management, supervisors, employees, and Corporate or Regional Health & Safety resources to support continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Participate in external networking opportunities to remain current on Health, Safety & Environmental best practices.
• Travel occasionally between assigned branch locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience supporting Health, Safety & Environmental programs in the metals industry ideally or alternatively in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating workplace inspections, investigations, training, and regulatory compliance activities is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver training to a variety of audiences.
• Effective coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and field audits.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate Health, Safety & Environmental information and performance metrics.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel occasionally between assigned branch locations.

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.