WHS Specialist- WinEHS

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist in Toronto, responsible for promoting safety culture and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves conducting risk assessments, training staff, and reporting on safety metrics to ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and coach associates on workplace safety.
• Report metrics to management teams.

Skills

Workplace health & safety

Risk assessment

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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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.

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

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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
  
  

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.


Company - Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

Job ID: A3004239

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Other

• Industries

  Software Development

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