Health & Safety Professional - Industrial Hygiene

Requisition ID:  31955 

Note: This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Do you want to work at one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers and a Canada's Top Employer for Young People? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.

We are embarking on a plan to transform our steelmaking production methods to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term, with the goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Our dedication to revolutionizing steelmaking as part of the climate change solution reinforces our status as a leader in North America.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Job Posting

Health & Safety Business Unit

Health & Safety Professional – Industrial Hygiene

(Permanent Position)

Overall Responsibility:

• Provide leadership and direction to help implement and continuously improve Health & Safety (H&S) systems to support an Accident-Free Workplace.  Act as company and industry professional in Industrial Hygiene. 

Major Responsibilities

• ASSESSMENTS – Conduct proactive and reactive workplace testing/analysis such as noise, airborne contaminants, radiation, and designated substances. Utilize standard scientific methodologies for sampling, evaluate results, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• H &S PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – Update and support development of the Program Standards for ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Includes maintaining occupational hygiene standards addressing hazardous chemicals, biological agents, physical agents, designated substance control programs and WHMIS requirements
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE – Maintain compliance with federal, provincial and municipal regulations.  Undertake interactions in communicating/corresponding with Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and other government agencies on accidents investigations, occupational illnesses and inquiries. Audit hygiene programs for effectiveness and ensure continued alignment with ISO45001 certification.
• HEALTH & SAFETY LEADERSHIP & INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORT – Provide professional guidance and collaborate with Internal Stakeholders to prioritze work and ensure collaborative implementation, delivery and support of Health & Safety requirements. Provide input to business plans, identify improvement opportunities and facilitate solution development. Influence and support the effective application of H&S strategies and resources. 
• TRAINING AND AWARENESS – Provide input to training programs based on expertise in industrial hygiene.  Foster a culture of proactive hygiene awareness at all operational levels.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have expertise in the H&S field, the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations.
• Must have expertise in use of sampling and hygiene monitoring equipment.
• Must be able to set technical direction, develop company standards in cooperating with others and plan/facilitate the integration of new technology.

• Must have expertise in risk assessment.
• Must have strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, government and external industry groups.
• Must have strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Must demonstrate strong interdependent team building skills, able to work with others to achieve results.

• Working knowledge of steel production process is an asset

Education & Experience:

• Relevant University bachelor’s degree or community college diploma with expertise in the H&S discipline (Hygiene).  Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene is an asset.
• Ideally, minimum of 5 years of job-related Industrial Hygiene related experience.
• Preference for professional designation in ROH, CIH, CRSP, or CSP.

Working Environment:

• Office environment requiring up to 70% of time in plant, office/shop floor.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• This position is 100% onsite in Hamilton, Ontario. 

Hours of Work

• Straight days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to emergency or business needs.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

We value you, and your contributions to our mutual success. To recognize this, we provide extensive and market-competitive total rewards including salary, variable pay, employer funded retirement savings, group benefits with fully paid premiums, and other programs like recognition points and wellness initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $111,000. Starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• • Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics and a rate of 10%.
  • Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.
  • Competitive vacation allowances
  • Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
  • For health and dental claims, you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
  • Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service, you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

• • Competitive vacation entitlements
  • PPE and workwear provided at no cost
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.  

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.