WHS Specialist - Richmond Hill, ON

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

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