WHS Specialist

Amazon; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company in London, Ontario is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to coordinate safety programs and promote a positive workplace culture. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, maintaining safety metrics, and ensuring compliance with OHS laws. The ideal candidate has workplace health & safety experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word. This role may require flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in workplace health & safety.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in security or personnel issues.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for management.
• Support compliance with corporate Program expectations.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and equipment introductions.

Skills

Workplace health and safety experience

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. 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 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 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.
• Be 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 workers' compensation case management

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Company - Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

Job ID: A3065399