OverviewSafety Specialist— Reporting to: Manager - Safety; Job Location: Nanticoke, Ontario; Job Type: Permanent; Salary: Starting at $75,000; final compensation commensurate with candidate's experience.About The RoleStelco has one opening for a Safety Specialist. This position will assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety and occupational health programs and conducting safety and process reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. At Stelco, Safety is a Core Value, and this role requires a steadfast commitment to prioritizing safety in all work activities. This includes providing monitoring and safety support for day-to-day operations, maintenance activities, project work, and contractor/vendor safety performance to ensure safe and efficient execution of all tasks. The primary work location for this role will be the Stelco Lake Erie facility. However, the Manager reserves the right to modify the employees’ primary work location as needed to meet business needs. This is an existing vacancy.ResponsibilitiesAssist facilities in implementing corporate/plant/division specific Safety & Industrial Hygiene initiativesCollaborate with stakeholders, including Division and Area Managers, Union H&S; representatives, employees, and relevant departments, to organize hazard identification workshops to develop, review and update Risk Register for the area based on findings, changes in processes, or organizational developmentsAnalyze safety data/trends (internal & external) and assist in the development of corrective action plansCollaborate on a scheduled basis with division and area managers in appraising the performance of units, reviewing division and area incident experience, and collaborate on recommendations and action to be taken by the respective unit concerning Safety & Industrial Hygiene issuesAssist in the development of safety training modules and deliver select safety training as requiredConduct frequent reviews of established plant safety and industrial hygiene procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness and complianceAssist in generating division specific information for monthly safety meetings. Audit random meetings for quality of information, presentation of instructor, and employee participation. Assist departments/divisions in implementing improvement plans for noted deficienciesAssist divisions in developing and implementing procedures including Safe Job Procedures, energy control procedures,



Standard Practices and PPE requirementsParticipate in Hazardous Job Meetings for tasks involving significant risksPeriodically conduct safety conversations with employees as well as line management to ensure the consistent use and quality of the safety conversation programConduct joint safety inspections and audits with Supervisors and bargaining unit Health & Safety (H&S;) representatives. Utilize these inspections and audits to educate Supervisors and bargaining unit H&S; representatives on hazard recognition and mitigation. Foster a cooperative environment where safety is a shared responsibility and knowledge is continuously exchangedConduct walk through of divisions observing conditions and work practices. Take immediate steps to modify unsafe practices and elicit required personnel to address housekeeping and unsafe conditions notedInteract with MOL Inspectors as required and follow up on issues arising from any visitsTake on-call responsibilities, typically one week per month, to respond promptly to any safety incidents or emergencies that occur outside of regular working hours and provide expert guidance and support to ensure swift and effective resolution of safety issuesParticipate in the pre-startup safety review of new facilities, equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering, Maintenance and Operating personnelParticipate in the development of plant specific safety and hygiene audit programsResearch industry best practices i.E. CSA, ASME, ANSI, ACGIH, NFPA, MOL Guidelines, etc.Order and receive safety-related supplies and services as requiredParticipate in the development and implementation of training programs for plant management and unionProvide assistance in communicating new systems initiatives or system-related changes for any Safety and IH systems in use at plant locations, and provide feedback on new initiatives or changes as neededParticipate in, recommend corrective actions and perform follow-ups for incident and injury investigationsPhysical Demands; DutiesThis position requires the ability to meet specific physical demands essential for performing safety and industrial hygiene duties.



The incumbent must:Meet Stelco respiratory protection program requirementsSafe production is a core value of our organization. All work must be performed in accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines. This includes the mandatory use of personal protective equipment—such as hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame‑resistant clothing, and safety footwear with metatarsal protection—throughout the work shiftBe physically capable of conducting field inspections, audits, and walkthroughs in industrial environments, which may involve walking, climbing, standing for extended periods, and exposure to varying weather and environmental conditionsQualificationsDegree or Diploma in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or any closely related field3 Years of experience in Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene in an Industrial environment, preferably in integrated steelmaking operationsCRSP, CSP, CRST or equivalent safety designation would be an assetPassion for Health and Safety as demonstrated by a commitment to professional learning and development in this field of studySkills and KnowledgeStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and unsupervised while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalismExtensive safety trainingStrong communication skills, both written and oralExcellent organizational and planning skillsSelf-motivated problem solverLeadership capabilitiesComputer skills, particularly MS OfficeAs an individual contributor, qualified candidates for this role also must demonstrate the ability to champion change and effective communication while contributing to team successYour Work EnvironmentNormal, fast-paced office environment for a high impact teamA valid G or G2 Ontario driver’s license and vehicle is mandatoryThis is not a remote position – location is in Nanticoke, OntarioIn accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position.Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Safety Specialist - $75,000 A Year (Haldimand County)
🏢 Stelco
📍 Haldimand County