Health and Safety Coordinator

Lasalle, Qc.

37.5 hrs / week

In Office

Benefits:

Position overview:

The Health and Safety (H&S) Coordinator is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the company’s health and safety programs across all production sites.
Under the supervision of the H&S Manager and in collaboration with plant managers, the Coordinator ensures regulatory compliance, accident prevention, and the promotion of a strong safety culture within steel processing operations.

Key responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and update H&S policies, procedures, and programs adapted to steel manufacturing and material handling activities.
Ensure compliance with CNESST requirements and internal industrial safety standards.
Conduct regular inspections of equipment, production areas, and workstations to identify risks (machine safety, material handling, noise, ergonomics, etc.).
Coordinate H&S audits and follow corrective measures with local teams.
Actively participate in the H&S Committees at each site: prepare meeting agendas, draft minutes, and ensure follow-up on recommendations.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; analyze root causes and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
Collaborate with Human Resources in managing CNESST claims and return-to-work processes.
Plan and ensure the delivery of mandatory training sessions (WHMIS, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, etc.).
Update and coordinate emergency plans and evacuation procedures for all sites.
Support managers in the selection, compliance, and training related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
Produce and analyze H&S performance indicators, identify trends, and propose continuous improvement action plans.
Contribute to the harmonization and standardization of H&S practices across all manufacturing sites.

Requirements:

University degree in Health and Safety or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in steel processing, metallurgy, or heavy industry.
Strong understanding of Quebec’s occupational health and safety legislation (LSST, RSST, CNESST).
Hands-on experience with machine safety, lockout/tagout, and industrial ergonomics.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and team engagement skills in unionized or non-unionized settings.
Strong on-floor leadership, rigor, and ability to positively influence the safety culture.
Bilingualism (French and English) required, both spoken and written.
Mobility: frequent travel between the company’s various sites.

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