Safety Specialist, Lakes East

WELCOME TO VCNA! We are St Marys Cement
, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). As a North American operation of a global leader, we help build homes, highways, hospitals, and more across Canada and the U.S. Our culture is built on partnership and opportunity for growth.

Responsible for actively promoting and maintaining a safe working environment by conducting inspections, investigating incidents, developing training, ensuring compliance, and advising management on risk mitigation. Travel to terminal locations throughout Canada and the U.S. is required.

• Safety Inspections and Audits
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards and non‑compliance.
  • Support the health and safety management system.
• Incident Investigation
  • Investigate all workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Safety Training and Education
  • Develop and deliver training programs on hazard recognition, PPE, emergency procedures, and more.
  • Facilitate specialized training such as LOTOTO, confined space, arc flash, working at heights, CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Policy Development and Implementation
  • Assist in creating, updating, and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Perform risk assessments and develop strategies to reduce workplace hazards.
• Incident Reporting and Analysis
  • Maintain accurate incident records and analyze data for trends.
• Communication and Awareness
  • Promote a safety culture through meetings, posters, and other channels.
• Compliance Management
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, OHSA, CNESST, Department of Labour, WorkSafeNB, CSA, ANSI, and corporate standards.
• Collaboration with Management and Stakeholders
  • Work closely with management to address safety concerns and provide recommendations.
• Safety Culture Focused
  • Lead a positive safety culture where everyone is committed to safety.

• Knowledge of safety regulations
  • OSHA, OHSA, CNESST, Department of Labour, WorkSafeNB, CSA, ANSI, and company standards.
• Analytical skills
  • Identify safety issues, analyze root causes, and develop action plans.
• Process Management
  • Create and organize processes, track metrics, and optimize resources.
• Problem Solving
  • Investigate issues using judgment consistent with standards and regulations.
• Planning & Organization
  • Prioritize work, plan resources, and complete projects accurately and on time.
• Communication skills
  • Clear, concise professional communication with employees, management, and agencies.
• Training and presentation skills
  • Deliver presentations and safety training to front‑line employees and management.
• Observation skills
  • Attention to detail for hazard identification during inspections.
• Leadership skills
  • Coach employees and influence positive safety behavior.
• Administrative skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, eCompliance, Avetta, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

• Bachelor's degree (BSc or BEng) or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the building construction materials industry.
• Accredited safety program and direct safety supervision experience count as equivalent.
• Professional safety certifications such as CRSP, OHSA 30 (asset).
• Bilingual English/French is an asset.

• Travel Requirement
  • Frequent travel up to 50% of the time to terminal locations; clean driving licence required.
  • Occasional travel to the United States; passport required or to be obtained.
• Physical Demands
  • Moderate physical activity: prolonged walking, standing, ladder use, sustained keyboarding, lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Work Environment
  • Exposure to elements on an industrial site, dust, noise, etc.
  • Requires concentration on sensory inputs for long periods.
• Note
  • This description is not…