Advisor, Health & Safety

Job summary

Job Summary Dollarama employs approximately 26,000 store employees, including full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. In addition, Dollarama employs approximately 650 employees at its head office located in Montréal and has generated sales of over six (6) billion dollars. The HR Advisor, Health and Safety, will report to the Manager, Human Resources and will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with and the application of occupational health and safety policies.Key Accountabilities Act in an advisory role to employees and managers on occupational health and safety (OHS) ma…

Job details

Job Summary Dollarama employs approximately 26,000 store employees, including full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. In addition, Dollarama employs approximately 650 employees at its head office located in Montréal and has generated sales of over six (6) billion dollars. The HR Advisor, Health and Safety, will report to the Manager, Human Resources and will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with and the application of occupational health and safety policies.Key Accountabilities Act in an advisory role to employees and managers on occupational health and safety (OHS) matters. Contribute to the training and awareness of employees and managers regarding OHS. Participate in risk identification and in the analysis of incidents and accidents (investigations, root causes). Participate in preventive inspections and follow up on corrective actions. Receive inspection reports and ensure that identified non-compliance issues are corrected, as required. Manage workplace accident claims. Receive and analyze documentation from stores (incident reports, medical documents, etc.) and take appropriate action. Collaborate with Windley Ely in the management of workplace accident files. Provide all required information to Windley Ely. Draft modified work offer letters to encourage and facilitate return-to-work processes. Perform any other related duties. Job Requirements One (1) year or more of experience in a similar role. Experience in the retail sector (asset). Knowledge of occupational health and safety laws and regulations. Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP. Knowledge of applicable OHS laws and regulations. Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities effectively. Demonstrates strong practical judgment. Resourcefulness, ability to build strong relationships, and simplify interventions. Ability to work independently. Strong analytical and judgment skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Diplomacy and a solution-oriented approach. Ability to influence without formal authority. Work LocationThe position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to stores or warehouses based on operational or training needs. Salary This role offers a salary range of $65,000–$75,000, based on qualifications and experience.

What you’ll do

The Advisor ensures compliance with occupational health and safety policies by providing guidance to employees and managers. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, investigating accidents, and managing workplace accident claims and return-to-work processes.

Requirements

Candidates need at least one year of experience in a similar role, preferably within the retail sector, and a strong knowledge of OHS laws. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Identification
• Incident Analysis
• Corrective Action Planning
• Workplace Accident Claims Management
• Return-to-Work Coordination
• SAP
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Diplomacy
• Priority Management
• Relationship Building
• Independent Work