WHS Specialist – Amazon – Whitby, ON
Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC is hiring a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Specialist in Whitby, Ontario. In this role, you will coordinate and implement Amazon’s Global Safety Programs, ensuring that all employees have the tools, resources, and environment to work safely and efficiently.
As a WHS Specialist, you’ll foster a positive safety culture, conduct training sessions, coach associates on safe practices, and monitor compliance with provincial OHS laws and Amazon’s corporate standards. This role plays a key part in risk assessment, ergonomics, and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace across shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
About the role: WHS Specialist
In this position, you will maintain accurate safety metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for both onsite and corporate reporting. You will support management in ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations, conduct Job Hazard Analyses, and evaluate new equipment introductions. Your recommendations will help reduce risks and improve ergonomics for all associates.
This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with management and employees to promote Amazon’s safety-first culture.
Benefits and Salary
Amazon offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, employee discounts, and career development opportunities in a fast-paced fulfillment environment.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Full-Time
🏢 Company: Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC
📍 Location: Whitby, ON, Canada
🆔 Job ID: 3059058
Requirements / Skills
- 1+ year of experience in a workplace health & safety related role.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and professional reporting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in personnel or safety matters.
- Preferred: experience in emergency response and workers’ compensation case management.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about workplace safety and ready to make an impact at Amazon, apply directly through the official careers page below.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
To stand out as a candidate for the WHS Specialist role, highlight your knowledge of OHS Provincial Laws, risk assessments, and ergonomics. Showcase any experience with incident management, emergency response, or safety program implementation.
Include resume keywords like WHS Specialist, Amazon Whitby, workplace safety, risk assessment, OHS compliance, and health & safety coordinator to increase visibility in recruiter searches. Demonstrating both technical expertise and a commitment to fostering a safety culture will strengthen your application.