Corporate Health & Safety Graduate

St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), is a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries. We help build homes, highways, hospitals, schools and more across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our culture is built on solid partnerships, long‑lasting relationships, and opportunities for growth and learning in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Opportunity

The Corporate Health & Safety Graduate supports the coordination and implementation of corporate health and safety programs, standards, and initiatives across multiple sites and business functions. This role provides reporting, documentation, communication, and project coordination to drive consistent implementation, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support corporate health and safety reporting, administration, and coordination activities across multiple sites.
• Maintain safety data, reports, metrics, and documentation, including monthly summary reporting and follow‑up tracking across North America.
• Assist with rollout, communication, and follow‑up of corporate health and safety initiatives, standards, campaigns, and improvement plans.
• Coordinate with site and corporate stakeholders to support safety training, industrial hygiene testing and medical exams, meetings, and related compliance activities.
• Support corporate corrective action tracking, audit preparation, and follow‑up related to inspections and internal or external reviews.
• Support the administration of corporate health and safety systems and databases, including documentation, records management, and reporting support.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of safety communications, presentations, and program materials.
• Participate in corporate and site health and safety meetings and support action item tracking and follow‑up.
• Research best practices and identify opportunities to improve consistency and effectiveness across the business.
• Support site visits and implementation follow‑up to reinforce corporate standards and local execution.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of safety procedures and programs to support program effectiveness.
• Support Head Office Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meetings, inspections and corrective actions tracking.
• Research safety best practices, tools, and software, and help identify opportunities for improvement.

What You Need to Succeed

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with employees across sites, functions and levels.
• Planning & Organization: Manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and deliver tasks on time.
• Analytical Thinking: Use sound judgment to gather information, identify issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with corporate and site stakeholders to implement health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Power BI and health and safety data systems is an asset.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and prepare clear written communications. Knowledge of languages other than English is desirable but not required.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Recent graduate within two (2) years of graduation in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited college, university, or technical program in a related discipline.
• Internship, co‑op, summer student, or other practical experience in an industrial, multi‑site, or safety‑related environment is an asset.
• Willingness to travel, collaborate with multiple sites, and support corporate initiatives under health and safety leadership guidance.

Other Requirements

Travel Requirement

Frequent travel will be required but not exceed 20%. Ability to travel to different locations with reliable transportation. A clean driving license is required. Occasional travel to the United States may be required; a passport is required or will be obtained while employed with VCNA.

Physical Demands

Moderate physical activity is required, including prolonged walking, sitting, standing, climbing ladders and tall structures, sustained keyboarding up to 50% of the workday, and the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics include occasional exposure to the elements while working on an industrial site, dust, dirt, odors, noise, and a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for lengthy durations.

Note

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and grow in different areas of the business.
• Training, professional development, and practical learning opportunities.
• Mentorship and exposure to experienced health and safety professionals.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). For example, SheBuilds fosters mentorship, leadership development, and community support for women at VCNA.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance.
• Competitive wages, vacation, and holiday time.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.) retirement plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN).
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage.
• Paid maternity leave top‑up.

Location & Salary

Location: Toronto
Salary Range: 63,000 – 73,000 CAD
This posting is for a replacement position.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

We have a results‑oriented culture that values openness, honesty and authenticity. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team, providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status. It is a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self.