Terminal Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Lafarge Canada Inc is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality products for the construction industry and has an immediate opportunity at our Saskatoon Cement Terminal for a Terminal Operator.

The ideal candidate will operate and maintain terminal equipment with a focus on bulk truck loading and bulk rail car unloading with associated administration reporting functions; all while maintaining high safety and quality assurance standards. To be successful you will be comfortable with outdoor working conditions with higher percentage of physicality to the role. Operation, equipment and safety training will be provided as required.

The position is for full time seasonal generally April to December and depending on sales could evolve to a full time position should the need arise.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

Mechanical aptitude a positive attribute

Time and self-management skills as part of a team or independently

Demonstrate strong skills in problem solving, decision making and multi-tasking

Demonstrates commitment to safety for oneself and others

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma
Additional Education Preferred: postsecondary/trade school completion/classes
Required Work Experience: Terminal operator or similar position
Required Training/Certifications: Heavy equipment tickets preferred
Required Technical Skills: Excel, Word programs a benefit

Additional Requirements:

Actively participate in and operate within the terminal Safety Program in compliance with Lafarge Canada Inc’s safety and environmental policies

Unload bulk railcars and load bulk semi-trucks as needed

Operation and daily maintenance of rail unloading and bulk truck loading equipment

Operate a forklift to load and unload packaged cement

Supervise and direct contractors on site, when required

Supervision and direction of truck/railway carriers’ activities on site

Participate in shared inventory control

General labour related duties and cleanup

Terminal Housekeeping

Physically fit to encompass labour requirements of role

Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays

Able to lift 55 lbs

Valid class 5 driver’s license

Understanding of building materials industry, including cement product knowledge an asset

Other associated duties that the employee is trained in-house or by requirement for

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

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.