Sr. Advisor Health & Safety DC

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Your Role:

• Conduct investigations for accidents and incidents by determining root causes and integrate preventative measures
• Develop and Implement Health and Safety Programs to address health and safety concerns.
• Consolidate, analyze and provide a summary of all Occupational injuries and illness statistics, including near miss incidents to the Management team and JHSC on a monthly basis
• Provide support to hourly and salaried staff by having a visible presence on the warehouse floor, promote safety plans, goals, objectives, and measurements
• Engage in fostering positive staffing relationships to gain commitment from all RDC staff
• Attend monthly JHSC meetings
• Ensure all Health and Safety communication boards are maintained and up to date to meet Provincial and Corporate standards
• Assist in maintaining employee records and certifications for Forklift Operators and Trainer programs
• Maintain all training records and documentations in accordance with applicable Occupational Health & Safety, Laws, Regulations, Legislations and CSA’s by provincial standards
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities by conducting daily, weekly and monthly audits
• Regularly review programs, bulletins, reports and communicate facility safety issues and changes to team members
• Participate in the implementation of training programs for management and team members in work-site safety practices such as, fire prevention, lockout/tagout, fall protection and correct handling
• techniques for chemicals, toxins, material handling equipment and other materials
• Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the RDC’s health and safety program
• Prepare various reports to support various health and safety initiatives
• Lead existing workplace health and safety programs including hazard assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigation programs

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.