WHS Specialist

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fulfillment services provider is seeking a full-time Workplace Health & Safety Specialist to coordinate safety programs and promote a positive culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in workplace safety, knowledge of Canadian OHS laws, and be proficient in Microsoft Word. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires flexibility to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics.
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with corporate program expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.

Skills

Workplace health & safety experience

Confidentiality maintenance

Microsoft Word proficiency

Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability.

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
• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and / or weekends

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response
• Experience in worker's compensation case management

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