Wellness WHS specialist
Amazon’s Workplace Health and Safety department based in Scarborough, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Wellness WHS specialist. Amazon’s Workplace Health and Safety department is a cornerstone of the company’s commitment to employee well-being. It ensures compliance with global health standards and conducts regular safety training to safeguard employees. Its dedication to workplace safety underscores its mission to prioritize the health of its workforce, fostering a culture where employees thrive and contribute to the company’s success. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Amazon
Department: Workplace Health and Safety
Division: Medical, Health, & Safety
Position: Wellness WHS specialist
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $15.00-$20.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Scarborough, ON, Canada
Schedule: Flexible
Shift: Days, nights and/or weekends
Job ID: 2521843
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher degree in athletic training, ergonomic, kinesiology, or related field
Experience: Candidates should have experience in an Injury Prevention Specialist, Athletic Trainer, or related role
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be experienced in using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- The candidates should have experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
- The candidates should possess knowledge of WSIB/WorkSafe BC and/or OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- The candidates should demonstrate an interest in workplace health and safety (WHS) or safety-related matters
- The candidates should exhibit strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- The candidates should have the ability to analyze accident data, assess new processes, and propose potential solutions for addressing safety concerns. Moreover, they should be capable of conducting job hazard and job safety analyses
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly & monthly audits and participate in the incident investigation process, especially those related to MSDs injuries
- The candidates should be able to evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends and able to minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education, and intervention
- The candidates should be able to attend and participate in “start-up” meetings to lead daily stretching routines and able to spend frequent “floor time” interacting with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits
- The candidates should be able to understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully comprehend the body mechanics involved in every task and able to be actively involved in improvements to the standard work process and maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon standards
- The candidates should be able to provide (or facilitate access to) immediate aid for associates, visitors, vendors, or guests that need assistance or medical attention and able to enter Safety Incident Information into the metrics database in a timely manner
- The candidates should be able to train and assist others (Area Managers, Safety Team Members) in completing their safety responsibilities (audits, follow safety rules) and able to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
- The candidates should be able to produce ergonomic risk assessment reports, provide suggestions on control measures, have the ability to drive change and maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations and able to influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment
- The candidates should be able to conduct training and coaching associates on observed work habits in support of this effort and able to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic & safety issues and perform biomechanical & ergonomic assessments as part of Amazon’s injury prevention activities
- The candidates should be able to execute other injury prevention activities and provide conservative care, first aid Level One treatment to injured Associates and able to educate associates on ways to perform their tasks effectively without undue stress or strain on the body
- The candidates should be able to support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS program expectations and applicable federal and state laws and able to conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
- The candidates should be able to recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to Management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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