Safety Specialist

Empowering people who build the future.

Job Title: Safety Specialist

WeHave:

• A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams flat-rolled steel merchant bar rebar spikes and wireused by the automotive appliance construction machinery and equipment industries.
• A thriving culture that values diversity encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork safety and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people processesand technology.

You Have:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study
• 2-6 years of experience with occupation health and safety management
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate an asset
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety management applicable federal provincial and municipal regulations/legislation Workplace Safety & Insurance Act the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and applicable Human Rights
• Knowledge of WSIB processes and procedures
• Experience with accident investigation workplace inspection and job hazard analysis is preferred
• Willing to actively participate in continuous professional development throughout the course of employment
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records
• Service and team-oriented with specific attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems specifically Microsoft Office

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead facility Health Safety efforts and program development.
• Initiate and maintain programs which will ensure compliance with objectives and policy as well as government rules and regulations pertaining to Occupational HealthSafety (CSA MOL)
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of all provincial and federal Health Safety laws and regulations pertaining to the plant.
• Maintain accurate records with regards to safety incidents injuries and corporate reporting and ensure activities are handled in a timely manner.
• Drive improvements based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Act as a resource to and/or server as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Team to develop and maintain internal audit system including corrective actions and trackingsystem.
• Ensure an adequate industrial hygiene-testing program is in place and any remedial action arising out of testing is taken.
• Develop revise and update all Health Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Early Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) policy.
• Manage/Support (WSIB) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims/records.
• Facilitate/ Support accident /incident investigation and initiate proper corrective actions.
• Maintain favourable working relationship i.e. liaise with regulatory agencies including City MOL MOE Fire Department etc.
• Facilitate/Support Health & Safety Training Programs
• Lead/ Support facility Ergonomic Program development efforts.
• Work with different departments on workplace design equipment design workflow and work process to ensure safe work cells and to incorporate 5S principles.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program.

What Gerdau Offers You:

SALARY:

• Expected Wage Range $*/year.
  • *This represents the expected hiring range and is inclusive of total compensation. This may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered maybe higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills qualifications and experience.
• This position is a day shift Monday-Friday but works in a 24/7 operation so may at times be needed to support outside these hours.

BENEFITS for you and your dependents:

• Tiered Benefit Plan (Medical & Dental).
• Health Care Spending Account subject to level of benefit coverage selected.
• Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.
• Lumino Virtual Health Care.
• Dario Health a personalized plan to manage Diabetes MSK conditions and obesity.
• Perkopolis Corporate Discounts.
• ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling to employees and their families.

PENSION we hire to retire you so lets plan for that!

• Company matched pension plan with Manulife you choose your contributions company contributions vary.

Other great perks include:

• This position is eligible for three (3) weeks of vacation to start!
• Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement subject to case-by-case review.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.
• Recognition programs.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race religion color national origin citizenship marital status sex age sexual orientation genetic information gender identity veteran status disability or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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