Occupational Health & Safety Training Specialist

Compensation Grade:

Grade 4

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Johnstown, Ontario Distribution Centre 2-3 days / week. They will spend 30-40% of their time travelling to stores in QC and ON.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• Store Discount

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;

• Bursary Program for children of employees;

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and support OHS needs.

• Coordinate incident management, including return-to-work plans, injury reporting, and root cause analysis to minimize risks.

• Conduct audits and inspections to assess OHS compliance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Deliver safety training programs, partnering with leadership and HR to integrate them into employee development.

• Implement and improve OHS programs while analyzing audit findings to enhance safety initiatives.

• Maintain and analyze OHS data, using insights to drive decision-making and improve compliance.

• Support the adoption of digital tools and automation to enhance safety reporting and streamline OHS processes.

What You'll Bring:

• Bilingualism in English and French is essential to support our Quebec and Ontario stores

• 3+ years of experience in OHS training, preferably in retail, supply chain, or corporate setting.

• Strong knowledge of OHS regulations, standards and best practices.

• Experience in training facilitation. 

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Job Requisition:

JR130321

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com.