Health and Safety Coordinator

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 Health & Safety Coordinator will help to support the regional Health & Safety Manager and regional business team in implementation of health and safety management systems and processes. In this role, you will provide health and safety guidance to the operations to help the region comply with Lafarge Group Standards, Country level policies, and jurisdictional regulations. Serving as a strategic business partner, you will provide technical subject matter expertise and guidance on hazard recognition and risk mitigation controls through active engagement with front line leaders and workers. This role works out of our Surrey, BC office.

Responsibilities: 
 

Market Area & Product Line Accountability:

• Provide direct health and safety coaching to the operational site level leadership, and safety committee representatives and embedded safety personnel 
• Assist with facilitation and coordination of training including annual startups, supervisor seminars, visual personal commitment, Boots on the Ground etc. 
• Perform risk assessments and development of safe work procedures for regional and country purposes 
• Provide guidance and support to operations to meet OHS, country and Group expectations
• Assists with facilitation of serious investigations including; recordable injuries, near misses, critical incidents etc. 
• Assist to accompany and comply with OHS inspections and potential orders 
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct COR audits to ensure annual rebate for the region 
• Support the regional operations in preparation for Group HSEMS audits and develop action plans for continuous improvement 
• Participate in North America HSEMS audits identifying compliance gaps against Group health and safety standards 
• Support HS Manager and regional operations in development and implementation of H&S priorities, guidance documents, key lessons learned, best practices, policies etc. 
• Support and guide the regional operations in claim management and injury prevention 
• Support HS Manager in implementation of both country and regional HSE-IP objectives 
• Assist with utilization of internal reporting tools to meet country reporting requirements 
• Support regional operations in implementation and maintenance of programs such as SiteDocs, iCare, Avetta etc. 
• Assist to develop and share regional communications to all stakeholders including; key lessons, best practices, alerts, KPIs etc. 

Relationships with Other Jobs:

• Collaborate with the WCAN HS Team and Head of Health & Safety in determining Country priorities and action plans
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with local regulatory agencies
• Engage with front line leadership and workers through being present in the field (minimum of 8 hours per week)
• Collaborate with other regional functional supports and business partners such as Human Resources, Procurement, and Environment

Dimensions:

• RMX plants (21), Aggregates (30), Asphalt (8), Construction (25 crews), Infrastructure (1), Marine (3) 
• HS expert for the regional product line eg. Cement, RMX, Aggregate, Concrete Products, Construction etc.
   

Qualification: 

Education: 

• Post-secondary certification (degree, diploma, certificate) in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred
• Certification: CRSP preferred, CSO or NCSO is required 
• COR auditor certification

Experience:  

• 3-5 years working experience as a health & safety professional. Construction industry is preferred 
• Excellent communication skills. Preferred computer skills: Google Platform, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of relevant Provincial regulations
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Valid driver's license 
• Must be able to travel within North America 

Salary Range: $73,000.00 to $83,000.00 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, will 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.