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Valbruna ASW Inc., the premier specialty steel-making facility located in Welland, ON, is looking for a passionate and driven Health and Safety Coordinator to join our HR team.
Valbruna ASW Inc. operates a dynamic and versatile facility and has a long and storied history in the steel-making business, with roots in Welland dating back to 1918. Our acquisition by Valbruna Italy combined with improvements in efficiency and production flexibility have placed us among the premier specialty steel producers in North America. However, the fundamental component to our success is our people. The expertise, commitment and adaptability of our team are our most valuable assets and will be critical to the achievement of our future objectives.
The Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture through proactive strategies and initiatives that reduce accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Coordinator include some of the following:
· Work with management team to develop and implement proactive strategies and initiatives to reduce accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses and to promote a strong safety culture
· Develop, review, update and implement health and safety policies and procedures, including PPE, safe operation of cranes and mobile equipment, confined workspace, fire safety, asbestos, lead, and silica programs, as well as environmental compliance
· Escalate health, safety and environmental issues to management
· Maintain and manage all health and safety data and records, including training, first aid records, incident, accident and near-miss reports, equipment, and workplace inspections. Report to management team on compliance issues, trend analysis and risk management solutions
· Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety and environmental legislation and liaison with outside consultants and regulatory bodies as required
· Coordinate and conduct accident, incident and near-miss investigations, as required
· Schedule and administer all employee health and safety training
· Deliver health and safety on-boarding program to new employees
· Administer and ensure compliance with contractor and visitor safety programs
· Act as management representative on workplace JHSC and participate in monthly workplace inspections.
· Ensure environmental monitoring, testing and reporting requirements are met.
· Coordinate all environmental projects (eg. air emission testing, site remediation, hazardous materials surveys/abatement, etc.) as directed.
· Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Post-secondary education with focus on Environmental Science and/or Health and Safety or related field of study

· Experience working in a heavy industrial environment
· Joint Health and Safety Committee Management Certification – must be willing to obtain

· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) – or working towards would be considered an asset

• Must have good knowledge of the OHSA and related regulations

· Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Must be able and willing to deliver training in a group setting
· Ability to meet and manage competing deadlines and handle multiple priorities and demands.
· Strong proficiency in MS Office suite
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy with good organizational and planning skills
* Valbruna ASW Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including health insurance and pension plan. If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your resume directly to the e-mail address provided with “Health and Safety Coordinator” in the subject line. No agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest but can only commit to contacting suitable candidates.
* Valbruna ASW Inc. is a supporter of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ACT (AODA) and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the AODA. Accommodations will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during any stage of the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodations required in your application e-mail.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details