Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 - Canada (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC - B85; Belleville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fulfillment company in Ontario is seeking a full-time Workplace Health & Safety Specialist. The role requires a completed degree in Health Science or Safety Engineering. Responsibilities include implementing safety programs, leading audits, and fostering a safety-first culture among associates. The position offers relocation benefits and requires candidates to have work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must have a completed Bachelor's or Master's degree between May 2024 and August 2026.
• Interest or experience in safety-related roles is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive safety programs and lead safety audits.
• Foster safety culture through coaching and effective communication.
• Identify compliance issues and conduct Job Hazard Analyses.

Skills

Safety program implementation

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree related to Health Science or Safety Engineering

Job description

Openings in: ON, AB, BC

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! We aim to set the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries where we operate. As an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will receive extensive safety training and develop into an exceptional safety leader.

You will be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely every day. You will facilitate new safety approaches, combining technology with human-centered solutions to foster an environment where safety and productivity thrive. This role is about revolutionizing workplace safety and making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's safety champion, you'll build relationships, influence positive change, and help advance Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Core Impact Areas:

Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative injury prevention solutions. Deliver engaging safety training that promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing. Foster a culture where safety is a priority through effective communication, coaching, and reinforcement. Develop relationships with frontline associates and leadership to promote behavioral changes and embed safety best practices. Use safety data to create compelling narratives that influence positive change and engagement.

Additional Job Elements:

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments with varying noise levels and temperatures.
• Continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
• Must be available for flexible shifts including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Locations and Placement:

• This role will start between January 2026 and September 2026.
• This is a full-time role within the Amazon Fulfillment Network, not remote or office-based.

NOTE: This posting covers all openings in the listed states. Site placement depends on location preferences and availability after interviews. Relocation benefits are offered to eligible candidates.

SPONSORSHIP: We cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Amazon’s Global Safety Program.
• Identify and report compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through audits.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Maintain documentation to comply with regulations.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses.
• Record safety incidents in internal databases promptly.
• Manage process improvements and follow-up actions.
• Train and assist team members with safety tasks.
• Provide safety training as required.
• Oversee fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety activities.
• Suggest risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all degree requirements met before start date).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Progressing in a degree related to Health Science, Safety Engineering, or similar fields.
• Interest or experience in safety-related roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.