Amazon is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) professional to join the Global Standards & Procedures (S&P) team to play a critical role in creating, implementing, and reviewing WHS programs ( procedures and processes) that will serve as the foundation of all Amazon operations in North America. A strong background in health and safety management is required, specifically in regulations governing high-risk operations. Experience in varying Amazon operations and business unit processes is needed. Canadian experience is a plus.
The successful candidate will work across teams to gain alignment, develop, and execute a common plan across multiple stakeholders. This requires working effectively with all business owners to ensure the delivery and execution of WHS programs. Cross-team coordination, project management, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, are essential. To work effectively in the role, the candidate would be required to develop a deep understanding of the organization’s commitment to serving our workforce, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in the organization in order to solve complex business problems and implement fit-for-purpose programs to deliver the highest standards. The successful candidate is also one that has a record of accomplishment delivering success in high performing business organizations, and one who has program management experience.
This role is part of the Global WHS S&P team and will support all NA WHS networks to align with Worldwide and Regional WHS S&P Goals.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and deliver medium to large, cross-functional WHS procedures that serve major parts of the business. These may also be global in nature.
- Develop, review, approve and improve internal policies and procedures in the respect of the countries WHS legal and Amazon Global Standards requirements.
- Implement and track WHS programs and provide execution support to field operations.
- Drive WHS programs and best practice standardization at both Regional and Global level.
- Recommend improvements to programs scoping, building, testing and deployment across the company.
- Partner with key stakeholders such as RME, Procurement, SLeD, Compliance Assurance, Audits, Legal, etc in the development and continued improvement of high-risk operations procedures.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
