Sr. Advisor Health & Safety DC

RONA; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety initiatives within their distribution network. This hybrid role emphasizes a proactive safety culture, focusing on engagement and data-driven strategies to minimize hazards. You will develop health and safety programs, support incident investigations, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Join a company that values its employees and promotes career growth, work-life balance, and community involvement. If you are passionate about making a difference in workplace safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Exclusive employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Promotion of work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in health and safety roles.
• Knowledge of CSA standards and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety programs and incident investigations.
• Analyze occupational injury statistics and promote safety culture.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Investigation Techniques

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Senior Health & Safety Advisor, Distribution is responsible for promoting and leading a safety culture focused on engagement rather than compliance.

Using data and analysis to guide prevention strategies and decision-making, the Senior Health & Safety Advisor ensures that RONA proactively addresses opportunities identified with a process or policy contributing to a hazardous situation in order to achieve our goal of zero accidents within the distribution network.

This requires close coordination / collaboration with the various business units and functions within the distribution network.

Your Role

• Hybrid Position
• Support incidents investigation, determining root causes and incorporating preventive measures.
• Develop and implement health and safety programs to address health and safety issues.
• Consolidate, analyze and provide a summary of all occupational injury and illness statistics, including near miss incidents, to the management team and JHSC on a monthly basis.
• Provide support to hourly and salaried staff by having a visible presence in the warehouse, promoting safety plans, goals, objectives and measures.
• Commit to fostering positive staff relations to gain commitment from all RDC staff - Participate in monthly JHSC meetings.
• Ensure that all health and safety communication boards are maintained and updated to meet provincial and company standards.
• Participate in monthly JHSC meetings.
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and opportunities for improvement through daily, weekly and monthly audits.
• Regularly review programs, bulletins and reports and communicate facility safety issues and changes to team members.
• Collect and analyze statistical data related to the RDC Health & Safety program.
• Prepare various reports in support of various health and safety initiatives.
• Lead existing occupational health and safety programs, including risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigation programs.

Required qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Industrial Engineering preferred and 3+ years of pertinent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation concepts and relevant CSA standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety investigation techniques and provincial investigation requirements, such as critical accident investigations.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as :

• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits : retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.