Health & Safety Summer Student

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Health & Safety Summer Student

Requisition ID: 6600

Location:

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Position Summary

The Health & Safety Summer Student role is a temporary three (3) Month Contract Role responsible for supporting the ongoing updating and validation of Unit Level Health & Safety documentation. 
The role is specifically focused on Energy Isolation and associated Lockout, Tag Out, Tryout process documentation. 
The successful candidate will provide ongoing support to H&S functions and act as a project lead for this Energy Isolation Project. 
This individual will gain exposure to a wide variety of administrative development projects focused on data collection and analysis. 
The successful candidate will be expected to interact regularly with members of the H&S team and with local market operations to support the timely and accurate documentation of Energy Isolation documentation for each of the identified Ready Mix Plants. 

Responsibilities

Health and Safety:

Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies/procedures ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.

Safety Administration

Update, Validate, Compile, and Develop Equipment Specific LOTOTO Procedures for each of the identified Ready Mix Plants.

Operations Support

Interact with local market operations and plant managers to gather information relevant to the implementation of this Project.

Relationships With Others Functions

Works closely with other members of the Health & Safety team, Plant Managers, Maintenance Teams

Qualification Profile

Education/Work Experience

Completed degree or diploma in related field OR currently enrolled in a College or University program in a related field.
Mechanical / technical aptitude 
Project management skills and Process development skills / understanding
Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its associated regulations including but not limited to mining regulations, industrial regulations, first aid regulation, WHMIS etc.

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint required
Outgoing and positive personality
Proven capability to coordinate projects in a respectable and professional manner
Self-motivated to plan and implement daily tasks with minimal supervision
Superior verbal and written communication skills

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.

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. 

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