Safety Coordinator

Nucor Harris Rebar is North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. Nucor Harris Rebar provides local service from rebar fabrication shops across North America. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art fabrication equipment, however, it is OUR TEAM that makes the difference; driving our success with their knowledge, experience and know-how to get your job done. At Nucor Harris Rebar we respect, believe and invest in our people, who in turn deliver the highest level in service to our customers.

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting the operations and Branch Manager to achieve branch safety objectives. The Safety Coordinator helps create, coach and mentor, and ensure the company safety policies are followed. The incumbent must communicate safety issues, implement, and review best practices and continuous improvement efforts to aid in Nucor Harris Rebar’s vision of zero injuries.

Primary

**Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrate conduct consistent with
- Nucor Harris Rebar’s vision and values
- Act as a resource for safety-related issues supporting the branch and branch management
- Monitor compliance with legislated standards
- Provide job hazard analysis through personal observation and conduct daily workplace inspections
- Take corrective action directly with supervisors, foreman and branch management if a safety concern is observed
- Work with JHSC’s on audits, program reviews, etc. and help to develop topics and other agenda items for the JHSC meetings
- Participate in setting branch safety goals and strategies - establish measurement and adjust as needed for the successful safety performance of each branch
- Issue advice to supervisors to provide discipline written warnings to team members if any work procedures or company safety policies are not followed.
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance
- Conduct and record new hire orientations as well as new employee safety evaluations (one day, one week and 90-day evaluations)
- Monitor and maintain COR audit program.
- Assist branch in performing annual safety reviews, PPE assessments, forklift certifications, etc.
- Support regional and branch specific safety action plans
- Coordinate with claims representatives, within the company, related to WCB claims and communication requirements.
- Ensure reporting and other regulatory requirements are met for all injuries and near misses
- Utilize Intelex to ensure all health and safety matters are documented and completed promptly
- Support the management of information, records, and resources for the safety and health program
- Communicate and work with regional branch safety coordinators and regional safety team for WC Safety initiatives and best practices.
- Other duties as required by management

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Formal education in Health and Safety is preferred
- Previous shop and fabrication experience is preferred
- Working Knowledge of all Provincial OHS Legislation is preferred
- Strong organization and prioritization skills are a must
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to problem solve
- Self-starter, motivated to take a lead role concerning health and safety.
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in Microsoft
- Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

**Benefits**:

- Extended health. dental and vision care
- RRSP plan with employer match
- Stock purchase plan with employer match
- Scholarship opportunities
- Growth opportunities

Physical Demands
- Working conditions may be noisy/dusty/hot/cold

Special Demands
- May be required to work overtime due to operational demands

Nucor Harris Rebar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nucor Harris Rebar is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.