Onsite Medical Representative

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Canada is seeking an Onsite Medical Representative to enhance workforce safety and wellness in New Westminster. The role involves providing first aid, coordinating worker compensation programs, and engaging with associates to minimize risks. Qualified candidates should have relevant first aid certifications and experience in health advocacy. Join a leading company committed to employee well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a first aid training course or examination.
• Certification in Occupational First Aid – Level II or III is required.
• Experience as a Military Medical Technician counts as experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and administer referrals to medical providers as necessary.
• Maintain records of care for associates.
• Engage with associates to promote safety and wellness.

Skills

First Aid

Emergency Response

Health and Wellness Advocacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code Advanced First Aider certification

Emergency Medical Responder Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS). This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction. Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.

As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Amazon Associates (AAs) on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical

providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis.

The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.
• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work related injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
• Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
• Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and / or weekends.
• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

The following must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date :

Alberta : Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code Advanced First Aider certification from a Canadian certifying authority (RN only).

British Columbia : Occupational first aid – level II or level III certification from WorkSafe BC or an entity recognized by WorkSafe BC.

Quebec : First aid in the workplace training from an organization recognized by the Committee on Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent diploma; AND
• Must have successfully completed the first aid training course or a first aid examination developed or approved by WorkSafe BC; AND
• Must have one of the following :
• o Valid Provincial Primary Care Paramedic Certification from the Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Assistants (EMA) Licensing Board; OR
• o Current valid Emergency Medical Responder Certification from the Emergency Medical Assistants (EMA) Licensing Board; OR
• o Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the British Columbia College of Nurses and midwives (BCCNM);
• o In the last year, six months job experience as a Military Medical Technician (Canadian Armed Forces).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from the Canadian Red Cross
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with an industrial wellness program
• Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
• Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation
• Amazon is committed to providing accommodations at all stages through recruitment and employment in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity, advise Human Resources if you require accommodation, including in order to apply for a position.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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