Join our team! AGF is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor based in our Longueuil office. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Longueuil office.
Please note that this position will involve travel to our job sites and a weekly presence at our Longueuil office. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.72/km for trips to job sites within the Greater Montreal area.
About AGF: At AGF, we're a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects achieved. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and across the globe.
You might be wondering, "What exactly is rebar?" Simply put, it's like the skeleton or backbone of a structure. It's the key ingredient that gives concrete its strength, preventing cracks or collapses, and ensuring that buildings and infrastructure remain solid and stable for years to come. In short, our product is all around us!
In the Greater Montreal area, we have contributed to tons of projects, literally! From the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge, the REM, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Bridge-Tunnel, the condominium towers in downtown Montreal, arenas, hospitals, and beyond, our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, and residential.
About the Role - Your main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement programs, initiatives, and activities aligned with organizational objectives (risk analysis, compliance evaluations, etc.);
- Respond to information requests from managers and employees while ensuring compliance with corporate and legal regulations;
- Prepare materials and update KPIs to support managers in communicating key OHS messages;
- Support, influence, and mobilize operational managers in the application of regulations and standards as a strategic partner;
- Conduct field visits and interactions to ensure a culture of safety excellence in plants and on construction sites;
- Monitor activities within the sector and propose corrective measures to ensure objectives are met;
- Support managers in incident management through investigations, analysis animation, and follow-up on corrective actions;
- Perform OHS audits and inspections to ensure practices comply with established frequencies;
- Participate in the development and implementation of OHS programs, standards, and tools;
- Collaborate with managers and workers on temporary assignments and progressive returns to work;
- Manage temporary assignment files and advise managers on assignment types;
- Participate in the implementation of OHS indicators and statistics.
About You - The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position within the manufacturing or construction industry;
- Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety;
- Possession of the General Health and Safety on Construction Sites certificate (ASP Construction card, an asset);
- Autonomy, initiative, and proactivity;
- Hold a valid driver’s license;
- Proven problem-solving, influence, and leadership skills.
What we offer:
- Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
- Group RRSP with employer contribution (4%);
- Annual wage increases based on both company and individual performance and annual bonus program;
- Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
- Company Wellness Plan Reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
- Training offered & advancement opportunities;
- Paid vacation and paid christmas holidays;
- 5 paid sick days and statutory holidays;
- Years of service recognition program;
- On-site gym;
- Free on-site parking – 4 electric vehicle charging stations;
- Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.).
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