Safety Supervisor

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities
The Safety Supervisor is responsible for leading frontline safety performance across all mill operations, including melt shop, tubular production, finishing, maintenance, coating and contractor activities. This role provides peer‑to‑peer coaching, conducts structured work observations, verifies safe work practices, and ensures compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and site‑specific safety requirements. The supervisor is a visible, engaged presence on the floor, driving a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide daily peer‑to‑peer coaching to employees, emphasizing hazard recognition, safe decision‑making, and adherence to critical safe behaviors

Maintaining high visibility on the floor and modelling correct behaviours at all times

Lead by example through consistent field presence, professional conduct, and reinforcement of mill safety values

Participate as needed in toolbox talks and targeted safety conversations based on emerging risks or recent incidents

Conduct routine and structured work observations across all operational areas, documenting findings and ensuring timely corrective actions

Verify proper use of PPE, machine guarding, housekeeping standards, and safe operating practices

Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and intervene immediately to prevent injury or equipment damage

Review and audit operating procedures, safe work instructions, and job hazard analyses to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current practices

Support frontline leaders in updating procedures when process changes, new equipment, or incident learnings occur

Conduct lockout/tagout (LOTO) field reviews, ensuring energy isolation steps are followed precisely and documentation is complete

Oversee day‑shift contractor activities, ensuring all contractors meet site safety requirements before starting work

Conduct contractor onboarding, orientation verification, and daily work‑permit reviews

Monitor contractor work areas for compliance with LOTO, confined space, hot work, and other high‑risk controls

Participate in incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and development of corrective actions

Support reporting of near misses, hazards, and safety concerns through coaching and follow‑up

Assist in emergency response drills and ensure readiness of equipment and personnel

Complete daily safety logs, observation reports, and LOTO verification records

Track corrective actions and ensure closure within required timelines

Provide shift‑level safety updates to the Safety Manager and Operations leadership

Deliver refresher training on critical safety topics such as LOTO, fall protection, mobile equipment, and hazard communication

Mentor new employees and supervisors on site safety expectations and procedures

Support annual safety training plans and competency assessments

Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners Certificate, CRST, CRSP or a related designation (preferred)

At least 3-5 years of experience in a safety management or supervisory role, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction setting

Experience in Unionized environment considered an asset

In-depth knowledge of Provincial regulations and safety management systems

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Ability to assess risks and implement effective control measures

Proficient with safety software, reporting tools and Microsoft applications

Ability to work rotating…