Health and Safety Specialist

Boca Raton, FL · Human Resources

The Health and Safety Specialist promotes a healthy and safe work environment by developing, coordinating and implementing preventative wellness and safety policies and programs. This role is responsible for monitoring Workers Compensation claims and being the liaison between the organizations and supporting vendor relationships. The role is responsible for reviewing legislative requirements making corresponding company policy recommendations.

Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Key Accountabilities:

Build and maintain effective relationships with leadership and employees in order to drive business results through safe business practices.
Provide day-to-day advice, counsel and guidance to line managers and employees as they navigate through employee incidents, questions, processes, policies and procedures.
Develop, deliver, and monitor programs and procedures to maintain compliance with legislation and local safety laws as applicable.
Track workers compensation claims, sick leave/LTD claims, light duty agreements, return to work programs and develop proactive plans to reduce employee incident claims experience/costs.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments and practices as required in order to ensure best practices are adhered to and the safety of employees in all NWCI locations.
Order safety supplies and equipment as needed for sites.
Monitor legislation, informs business lead of imminent changes, and makes recommendations for action.
Develop metrics, analyze and report results accompanied with strategies to drive change.
Identify training requirements by location and coordinate/ deliver as required (i.e. CPR, First Aid).
Identify wellness programs to support achievement of strategic business objectives, including developing or refreshing strategies that incorporate and reflect the Employee Relations and Well-Being operational plan.
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Or Bachelor's degree in related discipline and a minimum of 3 years Occupational Safety work experience,
- Or High School diploma and a minimum of 5+ years Occupational Safety related work experience.
Understanding of state and federal laws associated with Health and Safety.
Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the training
Experience developing and implementing programs designed to reduce accidents, injuries, and costs associated with Workers Compensation
Proficient in database management, MS Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint.
Ability to travel as needed.
3 years or more of multi- legislative experience in a retail or supply chain setting, preferably in a multi-site environment
First aid/CRP/AED certified preferred

Location: Boca Raton, FL
Reports to: Human Resources Manager

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Health and Safety Specialist

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