Health And Safety Specialist

We are currently seeking am Health and Safety Specialist for our Distribution Center in The GTA. This role will be a key member of our logistics team.

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• Work in a place where your team values you
• Be apart of a team that guides each other
• Build your dream career

… Not enough?

• LTD and Life Insurance
• RRSP/DPSP/TFSA
• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Walmart Employee Discount Program
• 3 Week Vacation to Start
• Comprehensive Health and Dental program
• Various training and development programs
• Internal Career Growth and Upward Mobility
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary

The Specialist, Health and Safety is responsible to provide 24/7 leadership, support and technical (subject matter) expertise to continuously improve the effectiveness of the site Health and Safety program, in accordance with applicable legislation and site targets. The role is tasked to ensure a safe workplace through prevention methods and the achievement of our corporate strategic objectives (KPI’s, etc.).

Primary Responsibilities

· Act as a technical resource for the site Stakeholders by encouraging action in accordance with legislation and best practice. Educating and generating awareness of safety initiatives, and supporting continual development of the work environment and practices. Ensure the monitoring, creation, implementation, and enforcement of company policies and procedures. Revising and creating policies to stay current with department/company changes, legislation and related internal controls.

• Responsible to assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of the corporate and site-specific Health & Safety programs as directed by the Health & Safety leadership team with minimal oversight. Assist in implementing forward thinking Health & Safety efforts (risk-based and compliance) Remain current with legislation and leading best practices ensuring all Walmart policies and training are compliant.
• Facilitate work environment hazard analysis/resolution through identification and elimination of hazards, calling meetings to review data, and making recommendations for resolution. Continuously improve the health and safety program through analyzing metrics and data, determining risk, and creating/implementing policies & activities for positive change.
• Identify training needs, co-ordinate, support, and conduct Health & Safety training for sites. Maintain a Health & Safety training tracking sheet to ensure compliance and conduct formal safety orientations. Participate in and conduct training initiatives as per business need. Develop minutes and reports for documentation purposes. Train and coach in situational challenges in different site areas, while providing support and recommendations for risk elimination.
• Participates in workplace inspections to highlight and address safety concerns and provide visible evidence of interest, involvement and commitment to the Health and Safety Program
• Facilitate incident investigations, proper root cause analyses, and development of corrective actions with responsible stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Able to build constructive relations with associates and managers
• Problem solving skills
• Experience in Distribution Center / Transportation Operations including understanding of applicable safety policies and practices.
• Able to facilitate training and presentations
• Knowledge of Health and Safety including Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Hazard Recognition
• Assessment and Control,
• Measurement and Analysis
• Organizational skills
• Able coach and mentor others
• Health and Safety techniques
• Occupational Hygiene