WHS Specialist

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

Job summary

A large e-commerce retailer in Alberta seeks a full-time WHS Specialist to promote workplace health and safety while ensuring compliance with corporate standards. In this role, you will conduct risk assessments, maintain metrics, and support management efforts related to workplace safety. The ideal candidate has over a year of WHS experience and knowledge of Canadian OHS laws. This position requires flexibility with shift work, and will help foster an inclusive and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
• Experience in emergency response.
• Experience in worker's compensation case management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to management.
• Support compliance with corporate program expectations and applicable laws.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Workplace health & safety experience

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

Qualifications

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
• High school or equivalent
• Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
• Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws – Experience in emergency response
• Experience in worker's compensation case management

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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