Safety Specialist, Lakes East

Position: Safety Specialist, Great Lakes East 1
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Safety Specialist, Great Lakes East (Toronto) 1

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M4G 3W9

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement , part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States.

Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Responsible for actively promoting and maintaining a safe working environment by conducting workplace inspections, investigating safety incidents, developing and implementing safety training programs, ensuring compliance with internal and external safety regulations, and advising management on risk mitigation strategies to prevent injuries and promote employee health and wellbeing. This position may also conduct or facilitate safety audits, safety committees, and training for employees on proper safety procedures and equipment usage.

This position will require travel to different Terminal locations throughout Canada and the U.S. market areas on a regular basis.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Safety Inspections and Audits
Conduct regular inspections of work areas and observe behaviors to identify potential hazards, non-compliance issues, and unsafe practices; perform safety audits to assess overall safety performance and compliance with internal standards and external safety regulations. This includes managing and supporting our health and safety management system.

Investigate all workplace incidents including near misses to determine root causes, identify corrective actions, and implement preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.

Safety Training and Education
Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, covering topics like hazard recognition, new hire orientation, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, emergency procedures, and safe work practices. Facilitate other safety training such as LOTOTO, operator training, confined space, arc flash, working at heights, CPR/First Aid/AED, etc.

Policy Development and Implementation
Assist in developing, updating, implementing and enforcing company safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant occupational safety and health regulations.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to minimize risks in the workplace.

Incident Reporting and Analysis
Maintain accurate records of all safety incidents, hazard ’s and corporate leading indicators; analyze data to identify trends, implement preventative actions and promote continuous improvement.

Communication and Awareness
Promote safety culture by effectively communicating safety information to employees, contractors and visitors through meetings, posters, and other channels. This includes communicating our safety expectations at times.

Compliance Management
Monitor compliance with OSHA, OHSA, CNESST, Department of Labour, WorkSafeNB, industry…