Wellness WHS Specialist

Join Amazons Mission to Become Earths Safest Place to Work! At Amazon were revolutionizing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)! The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources best practices and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals Amazon is seeking an experienced Wellness Specialist to join our this role you will be a part of the local WHS team and will lead both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with Amazon associates one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.

Core Impact Areas:
Proactive Prevention - Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions. Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends. Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm. Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.

Wellness Education - Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands-on coaching. Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows. Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.

Additional Job Elements include:
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 (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
The following must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date:
Alberta: Standard first aid level A or C from any accredited Canadian certifying authority in Alberta.
British Columbia: Intermediate first aid from WorkSafe BC or an entity recognized by WorkSafe BC.
Ontario: Standard first aid level A or C from a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved certifying authority.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- in athletic therapy human kinetics physiotherapy ergonomics or kinesiology.

- Experience in an occupational or industrial setting
- Experience with an industrial wellness program
- Experience working with a cross functional team

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company Amazons package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription basic life & AD&D insurance) Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) paid time off and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN ON Mississauga - 29.37 - 40.38 CAD hourly

Required Experience:

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