Safety & Security Administrator Contract

 

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home
space. We are driven, determined and relentless about taking care of our people in a fast paced
environment in a rapidly growing eCommerce company. The Global Safety & Security (GLOSS)
team is a multifunctional team, providing risk mitigation support to Wayfair’s diverse teams.
GLOSS is responsible for protecting team members and company assets. We support OHS and
environmental compliance, intelligence collection and security protection initiatives. GLOSS
members collaborate with multiple business partners at all levels on process improvements
while evolving our organizational culture through an inclusive approach to health, safety,
environment and security. GLOSS is growing! We are currently looking for a Safety & Security
Supervisor for our Fulfillment Centre in the Mississauga, Ontario area.
The Safety and Security Site Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership on all
safety, and asset protection related standards, systems, processes. Well versed in regional
OHS and environmental legislation, the successful candidate will support site leadership in
driving our safety and security program initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will
be responsible for providing site leadership with options, recommendations, and best practices
as a subject matter expert in safety and security. This role reports into the Canadian Global
Supply Chain Safety & Security Manager.
What You’ll Do
● Partner with operations to ensure the implementation and adherence of all aspects of
our Injury and Illness Prevention Plan for assigned location.
● Partner with the Global Safety and Security Business Support and Compliance Teams to
support operations in executing Global Safety and Security initiatives.
● Escalate requested changes and best practices to the Safety Compliance Team for
review and standardization.
● Anticipate, identify, evaluate hazardous conditions, and build practices to aid in all critical
incident planning, preparation, and responses.
● Conduct inspections of facilities to identify corrective actions and risk mitigation steps for
potential hazards, security risks, and regulatory compliance concerns.
● Partner cross-functionally with all levels of site management in assigned location to
mitigate risk and resolve safety and security related issues.
● Partner with site leadership in developing action plans to improve safety/security culture
in assigned location and promote employee engagement in safety/security programs.
● Partner with operations and key stakeholders, to ensure all new hires receive safety
orientation, and verify annual training requirements for existing employees.
● Assist in the implementation and execution of safety and security accountability
programs.
● Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, industry security and
life safety professionals, vendors, and suppliers.
● Prepare and submit incident reports in compliance with company and insurance carrier
requirements. Support any related investigations.
● Provide daily guidance to the third-party guard service. Ensure guards are following
documented post orders. Work to ensure there are no gaps in guard coverage.
● Conduct physical security, camera system and access control checks to ensure
compliance.

Safety & Security Administrator - Contract 

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space. We are driven, determined and relentless about taking care of our people in a fast paced environment in a rapidly growing eCommerce company. The Global Safety & Security (GLOSS) team is a multifunctional team, providing risk mitigation support to Wayfair’s diverse teams.

GLOSS is responsible for protecting team members and company assets. We support OHS and environmental compliance, intelligence collection and security protection initiatives. GLOSS members collaborate with multiple business partners at all levels on process improvements while evolving our organizational culture through an inclusive approach to health, safety, environment and security. GLOSS is growing! We are currently looking for a Safety & Security Supervisor for our Fulfillment Centre in the Mississauga, Ontario area.

The Safety and Security Site Administrator will be responsible for providing leadership on all safety, and asset protection related standards, systems, processes. Well versed in regional OHS and environmental legislation, the successful candidate will support site leadership in driving our safety and security program initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing site leadership with options, recommendations, and best practices as a subject matter expert in safety and security. 

What You’ll Do

• Partner with operations to ensure the implementation and adherence of all aspects of our Injury and Illness Prevention Plan for assigned location.
• Partner with the Global Safety and Security Business Support and Compliance Teams to support operations in executing Global Safety and Security initiatives.
• Escalate requested changes and best practices to the Safety Compliance Team for review and standardization.
• Anticipate, identify, evaluate hazardous conditions, and build practices to aid in all critical incident planning, preparation, and responses.
• Conduct inspections of facilities to identify corrective actions and risk mitigation steps for potential hazards, security risks, and regulatory compliance concerns.
• Partner cross-functionally with all levels of site management in assigned location to mitigate risk and resolve safety and security related issues.
• Partner with site leadership in developing action plans to improve safety/security culture in assigned location and promote employee engagement in safety/security programs.
• Partner with operations and key stakeholders, to ensure all new hires receive safety orientation, and verify annual training requirements for existing employees.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of safety and security accountability programs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, industry security and life safety professionals, vendors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit incident reports in compliance with company and insurance carrier requirements. Support any related investigations.
• Provide daily guidance to the third-party guard service. Ensure guards are following documented post orders. Work to ensure there are no gaps in guard coverage.
• Conduct physical security, camera system and access control checks to ensure compliance. 

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years in a dedicated, progressive Safety role with tangible exposure to asset protection techniques, or similar experience required. Bachelor’s Degree not required but preferred.
• Lean Six-Sigma experience desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements that govern worker health and safety, physical assessment and ergonomic skills, and case management skills.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal occupational health, safety and environmental regulations and laws.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of safety and security concepts, best practices, policies, programs, and procedures. Preferably in a distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of conveyor safety, fork truck safety, hand tool safety and ergonomics.
• Working knowledge of workers compensation case management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to support multiple buildings across multiple shifts that are dynamic and have changing business needs.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated experience in hypothesis-driven learning, turning data into actionable insights.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to navigate a complex organization and generate buy-in for ideas and plans.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a bias for action and ability to deal with extreme ambiguity and rapidly changing environments.
• Strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and professionalism, including an ability to maintain confide
• Must be able to stand and or walk in a variety of weather and terrain conditions for shifts up to 10 hours.
• Must be able to lift and hold 15 pounds.
• Be able to work effectively in a warehouse environment with hot and cold conditions, equipment traffic, and possible loud noises. 
• Ability to travel within your assigned area of responsibility. Occasional (10%) overnight travel is required.   
• This is an onsite role with 40 hours that vary across multiple shifts as the needs of the business change to operational requirements.

 

About Us

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

At Wayfair, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it and support it. Wayfair is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Wayfair does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

 

Ontario Disability Act  

Wayfair complies with federal and provincial disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request if needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

The pay for this position is $42.03-$46.17/hr however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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