WHS Specialist – Amazon – St. Thomas, ON

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services is hiring a full-time Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Specialist in St. Thomas, Ontario. In this role, you’ll champion a safe, compliant, and prevention-focused culture across the site—leading training, coaching associates, and driving continuous improvement through metrics and risk assessments.

Ideal for safety professionals who are data-driven and hands-on, this position blends regulatory compliance, ergonomics, incident prevention, and on-floor engagement to help Amazonians work safely and efficiently.

About the Role

As a WHS Specialist (WHSS), you’ll coordinate and implement all areas of Amazon’s Global WHS Program. You’ll maintain daily/weekly/monthly safety metrics, conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for tasks and new equipment, and recommend risk-mitigation measures—including ergonomic solutions. You’ll also deliver training, coach on observed work habits, and ensure compliance with Canadian OHS provincial laws.

This is a site-based position that requires flexibility to work days, nights, and/or weekends based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Own and report WHS metrics (daily/weekly/monthly) to site leadership and corporate dashboards.
• Conduct risk assessments (JHAs) for jobs and new equipment; drive ergonomic improvements.
• Deliver training and coach associates on safe work practices and observed at-risk behaviors.
• Support compliance with Amazon WHS standards and applicable federal/provincial OHS laws.
• Partner with operations to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Work a flexible shift pattern as required (days/nights/weekends).

Requirements / Skills

• 1+ year in a workplace health & safety-related role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional use of Microsoft Word; comfort with documentation and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security/personnel matters.
• Working knowledge of Canadian OHS provincial laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response.
• Experience with worker’s compensation case management.

How to Apply

Ready to help lead a world-class safety culture at Amazon? Apply directly via the official careers page below.

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