Injury Prevention Specialist

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools resources and environments that support safe efficient healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Multisite Injury Prevention Specialist to join our this position you will serve as a designated safety representative of your assigned fulfillment center (FC) coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global WHS Program as directed by the WHS Leadership Team. You will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This will include conducting training and coaching associates on observed work habits in support of this effort.

The Multisite Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic & safety issues perform biomechanical & ergonomic assessments and execute other Amazon injury prevention activities. You will also provide conservative care first aid Level One treatment to injured Associates and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively without undue stress or strain on the body. As a Multisite Injury Prevention Specialist you will support managements efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS program expectations and applicable federal and state law. You will conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) new equipment introductions recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to Management including ergonomic considerations in all such efforts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identify and inform management of compliance issues safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily weekly & monthly audits across a defined set of sites.
Participate in incident investigation process especially those related to MSDs injuries
Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends
Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness education and intervention Attend and participate at start-up meetings to lead daily stretching routines
Frequent floor time to interact with both associates and managers providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits
Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task
Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process and maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon standards
Provide (or facilitate access to) immediate aid for associates visitors vendors or guests that need assistance or medical attention
Enter Safety Incident Information in metrics database in a timely manner
Train and assist others (Area Managers Safety Team Members etc.) in completing their Safety responsibilities (Audits Follow Safety Rules etc.)
Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
Ability to produce ergonomic risk assessment reports provide suggestions on control measures and have the ability to drive change
Calm demeanor in emergency situations
Available to work flexible shifts which could include days nights and/or weekends

Basic qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher degree in athletic training ergonomic kinesiology or related field
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the work place

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an Injury Prevention Specialist Athletic Trainer or related role
Knowledge of WSIB/WorkSafe BC and/or OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
Interest in WHS or safety
Strong communication teamwork analysis judgement and customer focus skills
Ability to analyze accident data new processes and possible solutions for potential safety concerns conduct job hazard and job safety analyses




- Bachelors degree in Health and Safety or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Experience managing confidential and sensitive employee information and adherence to strict confidentiality standards

- Experience in an Injury Prevention Specialist Athletic Trainer or related role
- Knowledge of WSIB/WorkSafe BC and/or OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Interest in WHS or safety
- Ability to analyze accident data new processes and possible solutions for potential safety concerns conduct job hazard and job safety analyses

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 Brampton - 63700.00 - 94600.00 CAD annually