We are searching for an enthusiastic, talented, and detail-oriented individual to join a great company with great benefits! Join our Kelowna location as a Safety Coordinator and Be Part of Something Bigger!

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting the operations and Branch Manager in achieving safety objectives. The Safety Coordinator helps create, teach, and ensure the company's safety policies are followed. The incumbent must communicate safety issues and implement and review best practices and continuous improvement efforts to aid in Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision of zero injuries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication's vision and values.
• Act as a resource for safety-related issues, supporting the branch and branch management.
• Monitor compliance- both legislated and Nucor Rebar Fabrication Standards.
• Provide job hazard analysis through personal observation and conduct daily workplace inspections.
• Take corrective action directly with supervisors and branch management if a safety concern is observed.
• Work with JHSCs on audits, program reviews, etc., and help develop topics and other agenda items for the JHSC meetings.
• Participate in setting branch safety goals and strategies.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Conduct and record new hire orientations, as well as new employee safety evaluations (one-day, one-week and 90-day evaluations)
• Collect and review Daily Hazard Assessments
• Maintain and schedule safety records, inspections, and training records.
• Assist in conducting internal, environmental, and COR audits.
• Assist branch in performing annual safety reviews, hazard assessments, etc.
• Support regional and branch-specific safety action plans.
• Coordinate with claims representatives, within the company, related to WCB claims and communication requirements.
• Utilize our internal safety reporting system (Intelex) to document and complete all health and safety matters promptly.
• Support the management of information, records, and resources for the safety and health program.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Formal education and experience in Health and Safety
• Completed Construction Safety Officer Training (an asset)
• Previous shop and fabrication experience
• Strong Leadership experience skills
• Working knowledge of all Provincial WorkSafe BC Legislation
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter, motivated to take a lead role concerning health and safety.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Purchasing experience
• Safety Audit Experience
• Experience working in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Shift Schedule

• Monday to Friday (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Physical Demands

• Working conditions may be noisy/dusty/hot/cold.
• Walking on rebar elements
• Some lifting may be necessary.

Special Demands

• May be required to work overtime due to operational demands.
• May be required to travel outside of the region for short durations.