WHS Specialist

Amazon Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global employer in Canada is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to enhance workplace safety and compliance. The role requires coordination of safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining metrics for management. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of health and safety experience, a high school diploma, and be knowledgeable about Canadian OHS laws. Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, is necessary. Join a culture that supports inclusivity and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a workplace health & safety related field.
• Strong understanding of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws and emergency response.
• Experience in worker's compensation case management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly metrics for onsite management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate program expectations and laws.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Flexible availability for shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Workplace health & safety experience

Confidentiality maintenance

Risk assessment

Use of Microsoft Word

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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