Health & Safety Manager

Objective

The incumbent supports the implementation of the health & safety program within the Aggregates and Ready Mix Concrete product lines for the Greater Montreal Area business units.

The incumbent provides leadership, guidance, and expertise to business units with respect to the development and implementation of health & safety strategies, standards, policies & related processes, legislative requirements, and in the use of the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS).

The incumbent provides support, tools and information necessary to heighten awareness of line management and field personnel to relevant health and safety matters, and provides the necessary expertise and guidance to address health and safety concerns and issues, where required, to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership :

• Work closely with the Product Line Vice President, Business Unit Management Teams and Head of Health & Safety to ensure implementation and continuous improvement of safety, health and loss control processes and systems within the assigned regional areas.
• Participate in the effective development, delivery and implementation of health & safety policies, programs and communications that support the maintenance and evolution of the Lafarge Health and Safety Management System (HSMS).

Safety Programs :

• The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and direction of the facility’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and will continually strive to support the company’s goals to provide and safe and healthy workplace to all of its employees.
• Assist unit management in the development and implementation of the H&S Improvement Plan objectives, identifying improvement areas and developing associated action plans.
• Determine through needs-analysis the requirements and priorities for safe work processes in maintenance and operational functions with a focus on high-risk tasks.
• Support site management to facilitate the early and safe return to work for employees who are injured or become ill at work.

Safety Performance :

• Provide analyses and interpretation of health and safety metrics and key performance indicators.
• Provide H&S statistical information and key indicators in a meaningful format for business units and management teams to support effective decision-making.
• Works to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfillment of contractual environmental, health and safety requirements.

Training / Coaching :

• Provide on-going coaching to management teams on their responsibilities with respect to applicable legislative and corporate health & safety requirements, and provide assistance to develop solutions to achieve compliance to those requirements.
• Engage, coach and influence site, unit, and functional leaders on matters concerning health & safety, with an aim of 50% face time in the field within their areas of responsibility.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to support skills & competency development of Health & Safety Coordinators supporting the product lines and applicable business units.
• Develop and deliver health & safety training modules and programs reflective of applicable legislative requirements and corporate health & safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Facilitate various training programs including, but not limited to, orientation, mobile equipment, crane, material handling, workplace specific hazardous material information systems, as well as several others as required

Investigations :

• Facilitate and participate in incident / accident investigations and risk assessments.
• Develop corrective actions and follow up on actions to ensure compliance and root-cause analyses are completed according to incident type and risk.
• Assertively manage post-incident matters including incident reporting, post incident action items, Worker’s Compensation claims and Early and Safe Return to Work initiatives.

Audits :

• Assist units in preparation for periodic health & safety audits, monitor status of actions to address audit recommendations to ensure actions are completed on time, and provide assistance to identify and remove barriers to completion.
• Participate and lead periodic group health & safety audits to assess diverse business units’ level of implementation of LH HSMS.
• Identify best practices that could support ECAN health and safety evolution

Safety Systems :

• Actively work to develop or identify systems, programs and training needs, and ensure these solutions are implemented and aligned with HSMS requirements.
• Participate and assist in the development and sourcing of new health & safety products ensuring product effectiveness, consistency, and financial prudence.

People Management :

• Provides leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to stretch and challenge staff to deliver results & strengthen relationships within the team, functional units, and customers.
• Ensures team has a clear vision and strategy so they all move in the same direction and execute on the progress plans to maximize results.
• Conducts regular meetings with clear agendas and priorities.
• Communicates company initiatives and pursues best practices.
• Development of staff and creation of a collaborative and effective work environment.

Relationships with Other Functions :

• Work closely with Product Line Vice President and Unit-level management on implementation of Health and Safety Management System and related Processes.
• Develop and maintain a positive and proactive relationship with site & unit management, front-line employees, contractors and local regulatory agencies.
• Assist Human Resources / Labour Relations concerning the health, safety, loss control aspects of the following HR / LR-related programs : (Worker Compensation, Return-to-Work, Occupational Medical Evaluation, Consequence Management)

Dimensions :

Direct Reports : 1

of active Aggregate and RMX sites (seasonal) : 35-70

Qualification Profile

Education / Work Experience

• University Degree in relevant fields in addition to formal training in specialized areas
• Minimum 8 years in a Health and Safety or related role
• 5+ years working experience in the construction materials industry with a multi-location responsibility preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, managing direct reports
• Bilingual French and English, written and spoken
• Preference given to candidates possessing, or actively working toward, a professional Health & Safety designation (i.e.

CRSP, CSP, CIH, etc.).

Knowledge & Skills

• Mature attitude and ability to work effectively independent of supervision;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to attend to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple activities concurrently
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety Management Systems (HSMS) and related processes;
• Innovative thinker with strong analytical, research, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and
• Ability to travel to different areas / provinces across Eastern Canada, as required;

Job-Specific Competency Profile

• Action oriented
• Managerial courage
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Process management
• Problem solving
• Priority setting

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.