Field Safety Coordinator

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Field Safety Coordinator

Requisition ID: 5805

Location:

Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6

Pay Type: Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Field Safety Coordinator oversees the company’s safety and environmental systems as it applies to successful product manufacturing and delivery, project management, and client satisfaction. This role supports the operations to ensure Lafarge continues to lead the way in safety and environmental excellence and employer of choice.

Field Safety Coordinator is to provide support to both the hourly and salary employees in respect to plant and jobsite safety. This is conducted by providing onsite support for operators as well as participating in operational hazard assessments and controls in partnership with the Supervisors.

Responsibilities:

Safety: 

Ensure all training certifications are valid, and re-schedule when required
Assist with near miss and incident reporting
Assist in Coordination and facilitation of Annual Kick Off Meetings for all employees
Facilitate Pre-employment and Post incident testing
Track Division’s safety leading and lagging indicators and communicate to senior management team
Assist in Division’s claims management program; monitor worker progress
Facilitate minor incident investigations, liaise with regulatory authorities as needed, and support compliance through operational walking through operations 
Take minutes and participate in operational safety meetings promoting best practices and articulating employee’s concerns 
Execute corporate and Division specific policies, and safety initiatives to improve overall safety performance
Coach and train Managers and Supervisors on internal and external safety policies and programs
Conduct COR audits 
Ensure SiteDocs accounts are current
Perform safety inspections including fire extinguishers and AEDs for administrative offices, attend operational inspections

Management /Operations Support:

Conduct risk assessments and provide suggested controls for risks associated with acquired jobs
Assist in problem solving site management issues 
Manage Motor Vehicle Incident reporting documents
Assist in the Division’s Contractor Management Program 
Evaluate safety features on new and current equipment, trial new innovations, and provide feedback for management

Qualifications and qualities:

Education and Work Experience:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred)
Minimum 3 years of industry related safety experience 
Experience in a unionized environment is an asset 
Demonstrated strong application user skills for MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Strong attention to detail
Capable of working on multidisciplinary team and independently
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills
Ability to think quickly in high stress situations 
Capable of maintaining composure in fast past industry
Strong ability to influence and lead others at all levels in the organization

Competencies:

Passionate about “Safety First”
Influencing others “Buy-In”
Team player 
Innovative 
Motivational
Commitment & Consistent

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

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