Advisor, Health & Safety (Ontario)

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 Location
The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to stores or warehouses based on operational or training needs.