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SAFETY SPECIALISTGERDAU S.A. • Whitby, Ontario, CA, L1N 5T1
SAFETY SPECIALIST

SAFETY SPECIALIST

GERDAU S.A. • Whitby, Ontario, CA, L1N 5T1
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Job Title : Safety Specialist

We Have :

  • 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, processes,and technology.

You Have :

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study
  • 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 Health,Safety (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 S 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 / 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 let’s 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 () 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.
  • In Compliance with Ontario's Bill , we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

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