Wellness WHS Specialist

Amazon; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP

DPSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Wellness Specialist to join the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team in Canada. The role focuses on onsite injury prevention, proactive safety, and ergonomic coaching within an Amazon Fulfillment Center, reporting to the Site WHS Manager.

Responsibilities include leading ergonomic interventions, workplace evaluations, and transforming injury data into actionable safety strategies to protect associates and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in athletic therapy, human kinetics, physiotherapy, ergonomics, or kinesiology.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting.
• Experience working with a cross functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite injury prevention and proactive safety initiatives.
• Provide ergonomic training and engagement to associates.
• Design and implement ergonomic interventions based on risk assessments.
• Conduct workplace evaluations to identify and mitigate hazards.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Industrial wellness program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in athletic therapy, human kinetics, physiotherapy, ergonomics, or kinesiology

Job description

Join Amazon's Mission to Become Earth's Safest Place to Work! At Amazon, we're revolutionizing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)! 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 Wellness Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be a part of the local WHS team and will lead both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with Amazon associates one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.

Core Impact Areas

Proactive Prevention - Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions. Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends. Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm. Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.

Wellness Education - Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands‑on coaching. Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows. Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• 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: Standard first aid level A or C from any accredited Canadian certifying authority in Alberta.
• British Columbia: Intermediate first aid from WorkSafe BC or an entity recognized by WorkSafe BC.
• Ontario: Standard first aid level A or C from a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved certifying authority.

CAN, AB, Calgary - 29.37 - 40.38 CAD hourly

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• in athletic therapy, human kinetics, physiotherapy, ergonomics, or kinesiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an industrial wellness program
• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting
• Experience working with a cross functional team

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

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Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.