Safety Specialist

_With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home._

**Safety Specialist**

**Job Location Onsite**:
**2330 Haldimand Road 3**

**Nanticoke, Ontario**

**N0A 1L0**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**About the role**:
Stelco has one immediate opening for a Safety & Industrial Hygiene Professional. This position will use business practices to ensure that occupation health and safety is integrated into daily routine management. The successful applicant will assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety and health programs and conducting safety and process audits and reviews. Safety is the Core Value of Stelco and the individual will make Safety the #1 priority in the execution of all work activities, including monitoring contractor/vendor safety in support of work efforts.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership in developing, communicating and implementing Stelco’s vision for health and safety in Stelco facilities
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of an effective health and safety management system that complies with all applicable legislative requirements, best practices and Company requirements
- Conducts and participates in safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and initiates corrective action tailored to the root cause of occurrence
- Utilizes key performance indicators to monitor safety performance
- Acts as a Company representative for any/all Ministry of Labour safety investigations and visits and issue follow-up documents to Divisions/Management
- Uses data collection and data mining to communicate health and safety trends and statistics and subsequent action plans
- Acts as Certified Management Representative for Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and is instrumental in the Internal Responsibility System
- Identifies and assists with the delivery and coordination of Training programs for the Division, Department and/or plant including: HIRA - Hazardous Communication Identification, Incident Investigations/Procedures, Lockout Programs, Fall Arrest/Protection, Confined Space and any other safety-related programs
- Collaborate on a daily basis with Division and Area managers in appraising the performance of units, reviewing division and area incident experience, and collaborate on recommendations and action to be taken by the respective unit concerning Safety & Industrial Hygiene issues
- Assist facilities in implementing company/plant/division specific Safety & Industrial Hygiene initiatives
- Conduct frequent reviews of established plant safety and industrial hygiene procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance
- Assist in generating division specific information for monthly safety meetings. Audit random safety training classes for quality of information, presentation of instructor, and employee participation. Assist departments/Divisions in implementing improvement plans for noted deficiencies
- Assist Divisions in developing and implementing procedures including Safe Job Procedures, energy control procedures, Standard Practices and PPE requirements.
- Participate in Hazardous Job Meetings for tasks involving significant risks
- Conduct walk through of divisions observing conditions and work practices. Take immediate steps to modify unsafe practices and elicit required personnel to address housekeeping and unsafe conditions noted
- Participate in the pre-startup safety review of new facilities, equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering, Maintenance and Operating personnel
- Participate in the development of plant specific safety and hygiene audit programs
- Research industry best practices i.e. CSA, ASME, ANSI, ACGIH, NFPA, MOL Guidelines, etc.
- Order and receive safety-related supplies and services as required to ensure availability for all employees

**Job Qualifications**:

- Passion for Health and Safety as demonstrated by a commitment to professional learning and development in this field of study
- Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences or any closely related field
- CRSP or equivalent safety designation would be an asset
- Experience with Radiation Monitoring and Designated Substance Management is considered an asset
- A valid Ontario G or G2 Drivers License and vehicle

**Job Skills and Knowledge**:

- Provides a highly visible presence, high standards and leadership
- In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards in the Province of Ontario
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Extensive safety training
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Excellent organizational, interpersona