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About the Role
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work by transforming workplace safety culture. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will protect employees, facilitate new approaches to safety, and create an environment where safety and productivity thrive. You will serve as the building's designated safety champion, building relationships, influencing positive change, and contributing to Amazon's safety commitment.
Responsibilities
- Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
- Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
- Implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries.
- Deliver engaging safety training that promotes a proactive safety culture.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing.
- Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
- Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes.
- Ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
- Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather.
- Continuously climb and descend stairs.
- Be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
- A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon.
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.
Skills
- Worker's compensation case management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Customer focus
- Leading and managing a team
- Analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns
- Conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Emergency response
- First Aid
- CPR
Location
- CAN, ON, Scarborough
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year in an EHS related field
- 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
Education Level
- High school or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
Salary/Compensations
- 29.37 - 40.38 CAD hourly
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Paid time off
- Other resources to improve health and well-being
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.