Cement Field Safety Advisor

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Cement Field Safety Advisor
Requisition ID: 8071
Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V6W 1H4

Pay Type: Salary
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 per year
Travel Requirement:

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 70,000 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:

The primary goal of the Cement Field Safety Advisor is to ensure implementation and ongoing improvement of safety, health, and loss control processes and systems at our Richmond, BC Cement plant.

Responsibilities:

Work with Richmond Management Team and WCAN Cement Health & Safety Team to ensure implementation and ongoing improvement of safety, health and loss control processes and systems.
Work with Richmond Management Team and WCAN Cement Health & Safety Manager to identify system, program and training needs and ensure they are in line with the requirements of the HSMS.
Participate in the delivery of safety communications and programs to support the Lafarge Health and Safety Management System (HSMS).
Provide onsite field presence within the operations to provide constructive feedback through coaching and mentoring both front line employees and leadership.
Assist management with reviewing Health and Safety Improvement Plan objectives, identifying improvement areas and developing action plans.
Assist in the development of safe work processes for manufacturing, maintenance and operational functions with a focus on high-risk activities.
Support collection, analysis and distribution of safety and training KPI information.
Source new safety products, ensuring effectiveness, consistency, and financial prudence.
Develop and deliver safety related training modules and programs, including the development of site specific materials such as site orientations and tool box talks.
Develop and maintain a positive and proactive relationship with site management, employees and local regulatory agencies.
Coach management and employees on legislative and internal health and safety management systems.
Follow-up audit actions and mandate implementation to ensure all items have been completed on time, assisting with removing any barriers to completion.
Organize, prepare for and conduct health and safety management system audits such as COR, and/or internal audits.
Support site management to ensure the early and safe return to work for injured employees. Work with HR to support accommodation and modified work requirements.
Complete necessary Worksafe BC paperwork related to worker injuries.
Support Industrial Hygiene program including respirable crystalline silica & respirable dust, asbestos, noise, and heat stress.
Management of safety document databases including Intelex, iCare and Avetta to ensure documents, investigations and contractor records are properly managed.
Provide guidance based on knowledge of OH&S regulations and Holcim safety standards.
Actively participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee and communications with local OH&S and safety authorities.
Support the completion of workplace investigations into incidents and possible safety violations.

Specific Accountabilities:

Mature attitude and ability to work effectively independent of supervision.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Strong organizational skills, with ability to attend to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to relate to persons at all corporate levels with diverse educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships.
Self-motivated and a self-starter.
Proficiency in utilizing computer and web-based systems (proficiency in Intelex, iCare, SAP, etc.).
Proficiency in working with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) Google suite is an asset.
Solid knowledge of relevant Provincial Worksafe regulations.

Qualifications:

Previous work experience in industrial or manufacturing setting (H&S, Operations )
Health and safety training and/or designation is an asset (NCSO, CRST)
3 years of health and safety experience required

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 per year

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.%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%