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SalaryWhatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Aggregates Engineer-in-Training
WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
- Operations
- Sales & Estimating
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Serve as a role model in the areas of safety, environmental stewardship, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors
- Assist area management in planning, coordinating and supervising production activities
- Validate and match physical inventories
- Data entry for production entries in SAP (plant and production reports)
- Work closely with managers and foremen on pit and plant optimization
- Participate and support foremen regarding safety and production tracking and targets
- Participate in monthly meetings outlining improvement opportunities
- Coordinate with sales, project managers, quality control personnel, and plant production on project details, scheduling, and problem resolution
- Assist in developing strategies and objectives for sales, pricing and profitability
- Carryout plant and site inspections for quality assurance
- Assist structural and slope inspections for identifying potential hazards
- Works closely with Operations Manager, Land Manager, Area Managers, Equipment Manager, Mining Engineer and Foremen
- Liaisons with Management, Environment, Safety, Finance and other departments.
- Recent graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
- Interest in a long-term career in business, engineering, and construction with a goal to pursue P. Eng. or CET designation.
- Strong computer technical aptitude to learn new systems and programs
- Ability to make rational decisions and resolve conflict
- A team leader with excellent negotiation, communication and people skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter / Problem solver / Self-disciplined
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills
- Confidence to work independently, safely, and travel to remote gravel pits
- On-site construction experience would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would be considered an asset
YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
