Wellness WHS Specialist

Amazon Jobs; Whitby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce firm in Whitby is seeking a Wellness Specialist to focus on injury prevention and ergonomic training in their Fulfillment Center. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in an industrial setting, along with skills in data analysis and wellness education. This role includes developing innovative training programs and improving the physical wellbeing of associates. The position offers hourly compensation ranging from 29.00 to 40.00 CAD and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting is required.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program is necessary.
• Must have skills in working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions.
• Design and implement ergonomic interventions based on risk assessments.
• Champion proactive health and injury prevention through training programs.

Skills

Injury prevention

Ergonomic training

Data analysis

Wellness education

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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. Amazon is seeking an experienced Wellness Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in athletic therapy, human kinetics, physiotherapy, ergonomics, or kinesiology.
• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience working with a cross functional team.
• 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 WSIB approved certifying authority.

Equal Opportunity

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

Accommodation and How We Hire

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.

CAN, ON, Whitby - 29.00 - 40.00 CAD hourly