Health & Safety Business Partner

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Health and Safety Business Partner, LCL

Location: Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary

Department: Health and Safety, Loblaw Companies Limited

Job Overview:

As a Health & Safety Business Partner, reporting to the Director, Health & Safety, you will work with leaders and their teams directly to define and implement health and safety initiatives that are aligned with business plans. This role focuses primarily on Strategy (building sustainable safety cultures), Leadership Development (increasing the capabilities of front-line leaders and safety committees), and Regulatory Compliance (managing the end-to-end processes for compliance orders and collaborating with regulatory authorities) within our Business.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Actively promote health and safety critical priorities and collaborate with the client group to identify ways to build and enhance a safety-first mindset.
• Conduct internal health and safety assessments and review facility corrective action plans to ensure that identified risks are eliminated and/or controlled.
• Support facility management in executing and maintaining corporate compliance initiatives.
• Continuously work with front-line leaders to improve their proficiency on occupational health and safety while ensuring alignment with company policies, standards, and best practices.
• Coach and train front-line leaders on how to identify unsafe behaviours, and how to recognize, assess and control hazards.
• Coach, educate and train the Joint Health and Safety Committees as the need arises, and in accordance with Company and legislated standards.
• Provide powered lift truck and counterbalance train-the-trainer sessions to certify peer trainers in retail stores.
• Support facility management with provincial regulatory activities and initiatives to ensure favourable outcomes.

Proven Ability to:

• Demonstrate a practical approach and a commitment to achieving excellence.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships in a fast-paced working environment.
• Plan and implement communication plans that drive measurable results.
• Stay current with the latest industry knowledge and trends, to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Remain open to new ways of working, experiment with new methods, and adjust behavior to the changing business environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to change and meet timelines.

Professional Competencies:

• 5 to 7 years’ experience with demonstrated knowledge in occupational health and safety management practices (i.e., post-secondary degree or field experience, or combination of both).
• Certified Registered Safety Profession (CRSP), Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or postgraduate OH&S university/college degree preferred.
• Experience in retail and/or supply chain environments is an asset.
• Education and experience in ergonomics is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of Federal and Provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation Acts and Regulations.
• Well organized and ability to balance multiple complex and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated and results orientated.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays during the work week.
• Ability to provide 24/7 service to the business as it pertains to managing critical injury situations and/or regulatory stop work situations that result in an operational disruption to the business.
• A positive attitude, desire to learn, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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.