Warehouse Safety Specialist- Canada

We are a fast-growing global last-mile logistics company focused on building efficient, scalable, and customer-centric delivery solutions. With operations across multiple markets, we support the rapidly evolving e-commerce and distribution landscape through strong operational execution and continuous improvement. This role will mainly support our Canada business and can be based either in our GTA operations location or our main BC location. Due to the confidential nature of the hiring process, further company details will be shared with selected candidates during the interview stage. Warehouse Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Locations: GTA/ON or Burnaby/BC Salary Range: CAD $70,000 – $85,000 per year Role Summary The Warehouse EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations across warehouse operations. This role serves as the on-site subject matter expert for safety programs, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development. The position supports multi-site warehouse operations and plays a key role in reducing workplace incidents, improving operational safety performance, and ensuring alignment with provincial regulatory requirements including Ontario MLITSD and WorkSafeBC. Key Responsibilities Act as the subject matter expert for EHS compliance within warehouse operations and ensure adherence to Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, including provincial requirements such as Ontario MLITSD and WorkSafeBC. Maintain compliance with WHMIS regulations and other applicable safety standards. Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and workplace inspections. Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and hazard reporting. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence. Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. Manage WSIB/WCB claims processes and support return-to-work coordination in collaboration with HR and operations. Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and risk assessments for warehouse operations, equipment, and process changes. Evaluate operational changes and new equipment for safety risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures following the hierarchy of controls. Deliver safety training programs including forklift and material handling equipment (MHE) certification, WHMIS, lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), fire safety, and emergency response training. Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and promote a proactive safety culture. Perform regular safety inspections and compliance audits across warehouse locations. Track corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incident rates and improve overall safety performance. Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Injury (LTI) rate, near-miss reporting frequency, and training completion rates. Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership to support data-driven decision making. Provide EHS support across multiple warehouse locations, with up to 50% travel required. Ensure consistent implementation of safety programs and procedures across all sites. Interface with external inspectors, insurance providers, and regulatory agencies as required. Position Level Mid-Level Professional (EHS Specialist) Qualifications · OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent required. · 2–3 years of experience in EHS, warehouse safety, or industrial safety environments. · Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Public Health, Engineering, or related field preferred. · Strong knowledge of Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, with Ontario and/or BC experience preferred. · Experience with WSIB/WCB claims management an