Safety Coordinator in Grande Prairie

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the EHS department in the administration and implementation of mill safety procedures. The Safety Coordinator will develop and implement systems that effectively identify, evaluate, control and/or eliminate occupational hazards in an effort to prevent employee injuries and illnesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily focus and engagement in safety with the departments’ employees.
• Be an active member of the emergency response team.
• Conduct routine safety engagement with employees and observe processes in all areas of the mill.
• Track, drive, communicate and support department execution of safety programs, safety improvements, and safety leading indicators.
• Support and facilitate the development and implementation of systems to effectively identify, evaluate, control or eliminate occupational hazards.
• Lead department safety meetings as needed, including material preparation, monitoring meeting attendance, and capturing meeting minutes.
• Participate in the investigation of safety incidents in a lead or support role.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to all information requests related to incident investigations.
• Conduct routine inspections of safety equipment in the department areas and throughout the mill.
• Prepare and deliver safety training for new and existing employees as required and directed.
• Conduct spot audits or mill-wide audits of existing safety systems for compliance and report the findings for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate department and mill-wide safety initiatives and recognition celebrations.
• Manage and communicate change in the implementation of new or updated procedures or programs.
• Participate in the EHS team weekend on-call rotation (approximately once every 8 weeks).
• Perform other duties specifically related to health and safety, as agreed upon by both the EHS department and the respective Business Unit Managers.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• NCSO, CRSP, or appropriate combination of post-secondary training in health and safety, emergency response and experience considered an asset.
• Prefer 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to quickly develop expertise of applicable mill, corporate and provincial standards related to health and safety.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mill and department objectives.
• Ability to work extended hours as required, such as in preparation for and during annual or equipment outages.
• Ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management Skills, Approachable, Functional / technical skills.

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

We’ve Got You Covered:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Medical & Dental
• Pension and Savings programs
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On-site Cafeteria
• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.