Health and Safety Specialist

7 days ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Holcim Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Specialist to join our team at Holcim. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and support to operational leadership in areas of safe work processes, health and safety policy implementation, and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Business Management Teams and the Health and 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 and 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 and 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 spent in the field (33% of the time dedicated to Critical Control Management).
  • Responsible for the in-field investigations and preparation of the 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 with an aim of 75% of "face time" in the field within area of responsibility.
  • 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.

Qualification Profile

  • 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. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Holcim is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Holcim 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.


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