Fonderie Horne: Health and Safety Director

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Canada

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

Poste basé à Rouyn-NorandaJob ID AC10O - 00054425Closing date 22/08/2026Last Updated 30/07/2026About Glencore:

Glencore is one of the world's largest companies in diversified natural resources. It is also a major producer and marketer of over 60 basic products. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil and agricultural facilities - supported by a global network. Our mission is to provide, in fulfilling our social responsibilities, the basic products that drive daily life. We have 135,000 employees, who are at the heart of our business, and we offer our employees the opportunity to develop and grow their skills and progress in their careers.

The Copper Division - North America of Glencore is one of the world's leading producers of refined copper and critical metals. Our operations include 6 industrial sites, including smelters, refineries, and metal recycling sites. Among these, the Fonderie Horne in Rouyn-Noranda, which uses a unique worldwide process to transform copper ore and recycle metals. Our goal is to provide responsibly the metals that drive daily life. Employing 500 people, our people are at the heart of our activities and we are looking to ally with devoted people who have the initiative spirit, take responsibilities, and have the will to be leaders in their field.

Join us and grow together.About the position:

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in health, safety, hygiene, industrial safety, and risk management. Your main responsibilities will include:

Develop and communicate a vision of zero injury excellence in health for the Fonderie Horne;

Develop strategies and plans to minimize and control risks;

Lead your team to oversee the health, safety, hygiene, industrial safety, and risk management aspects in connection with the realization of the company's project portfolio;

Establish and ensure the implementation of the company's and industry's standards;

Establish and ensure the implementation of a risk and hazard management and maintenance strategy and the tracking of corrective measures;

Monitor critical tasks;

Ensure overall compliance with the company's rules, procedures, and safety awareness, planning, verification, and audit programs;

Work closely with directors and managers to implement industry best practices;

Establish and implement general and specific prevention programs for the Fonderie Horne site;

Establish and implement requirements for secure interactions and verifications, and track the implementation of activities and prevention across different activities;

Coordinate and support teams in the process of declarations, analyses, and investigations of events, execution of corrective actions, and tracking structure;

Develop and measure health and safety performance for all plant sectors, structuring to provide the expected visibility on performance to different actors;

Develop and implement a program for housekeeping and good order;

Participate in the continuous improvement program of your service and the company;

Establish a clear, effective, and supported communication structure regarding the latest information, alerts, good practices, etc.;

Demonstrated leadership and skills in strategic, analytical, and communication, influence, and change management.

Skills and experience required

• 10 years of relevant experience in health, safety in an industrial environment;

College or university diploma in occupational health and safety and/or a relevant certification or diploma;

Any professional accreditation considered an asset;

Knowledge and mastery of legislative and industry standards in health, safety, and environment;

Experience with organizational and information management applications and systems in the health and safety domain.

Working hours: You will work on a day shift, 40 hours per week.Languages: Proficiency in English is an important asset as the person will have to work with colleagues... Occasional travel will be requiredWhat we offer:

Professional culture fostering safety, integrity, responsibility, open-mindedness, simplicity, and entrepreneurship

Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits package

Employee well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

The masculine gender is used without discrimination, to lighten the text.

*The priority will be given to candidates who have the right to work in Canada.*