Occupational Health & Safety Training Specialist

Giant Tiger; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian retail company in Ottawa is seeking an OHS Specialist to ensure compliance and support OHS needs at their distribution center and retail stores. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of OHS training experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and be bilingual in English and French. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and includes competitive benefits such as an annual profit-sharing program and health benefits starting day one.

Benefits

Annual Profit-Sharing Program

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

Store Discount

Parental Top Up Program

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Onsite perks: Free parking, 24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in OHS training, preferably in retail, supply chain, or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of OHS regulations, standards and best practices.
• Experience in training facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate incident management including injury reporting.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assess OHS compliance.
• Deliver safety training programs integrated into employee development.
• Implement and improve OHS programs based on audit findings.
• Maintain and analyze OHS data to drive decisions.
• Support the adoption of digital tools to enhance safety reporting.

Skills

Bilingualism in English and French

OHS training experience

Knowledge of OHS regulations

Job description

Compensation Grade:

Grade 4

Job Description:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Johnstown, Ontario Distribution Centre 2-3 days / week. They will spend 30-40% of their time travelling to stores in QC and ON.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;
• Annual Profit-Sharing Program
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
• Store Discount
• Parental Top Up Program
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
• Bursary Program for children of employees;
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and support OHS needs.
• Coordinate incident management, including return-to-work plans, injury reporting, and root cause analysis to minimize risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assess OHS compliance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training programs, partnering with leadership and HR to integrate them into employee development.
• Implement and improve OHS programs while analyzing audit findings to enhance safety initiatives.
• Maintain and analyze OHS data, using insights to drive decision-making and improve compliance.
• Support the adoption of digital tools and automation to enhance safety reporting and streamline OHS processes.

What You'll Bring:

• Bilingualism in English and French is essential to support our Quebec and Ontario stores
• 3+ years of experience in OHS training, preferably in retail, supply chain, or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of OHS regulations, standards and best practices.
• Experience in training facilitation.

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected.

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Job Requisition:

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Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [e-mail].