H&S BUSINESS PARTNER

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

What you'll do:

1. Analyze and interpret workplace injury data and work with facility management to identify areas of unacceptable risk and incorporate corrective measures into site-specific action plans.
2. Actively promote health and safety critical priorities and collaborate with the client group to identify ways to build and/or develop balanced safety cultures.
3. Conduct internal health and safety assessments and review facility corrective action plans to ensure that identified risks are eliminated and/or controlled.
4. Support facility management in implementing and maintaining Corporate compliance initiatives.
5. Continuously work with front-line leaders to improve their competency relating to occupational health and safety including company policies, standards, best practices and the importance of communication.
6. Coach and train front-line leaders on how to identify unsafe behaviors, and how to recognize, assess and control hazards.
7. Coach, educate and train the Joint Health and Safety Committees as the need arises, and in accordance with Company and legislated standards.
8. Provide powered lift truck train-the-trainer sessions to certify peer trainers in the retail stores/distribution center's.
9. Support facility management with provincial regulatory activities and initiatives to ensure favourable outcomes.
10. Provide advice, guidance and coaching on matters related to all areas of health and safety.
11. Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

What you bring:

1. 5 to 7 years progressive experience with demonstrated knowledge in the area of occupational health and safety management practices (i.e. post-secondary degree or field experience, or combination of both).
2. Certified Registered Safety Profession (CRSP), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or post graduate OH&S university/college degree preferred.
3. Education and experience in ergonomics is an asset.
4. Sound knowledge of Federal and Provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation Acts and Regulations.
5. Well organized and able to handle multiple complex and competing priorities.
6. Self-motivated and results orientated.
7. Excellent relationship management skills.
8. Valid provincial driver’s license that meets the requirements of the Company’s Business Tool Car Program.
9. Ability to travel with overnight stays during the work week.
10. Ability to provide 24/7 service to the business for the purposes of handling critical injury situations and/or running regulatory stop work situations that result in an operational disruption to the business.
11. Experience in retail environments is an asset.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.