The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Specialist, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for supporting workplace Health and Safety programs, managing workplace injury claims, and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. This role coordinates safety training, supports Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) initiatives, promotes injury prevention, and works closely with business units to maintain and bring awareness of a safe and healthy workplace.
You Will
1. Workplace Injury Claims & Safety
- Manage workplace injury claims, ensuring incident reports and supporting documentation are accurate and submitted on time.
- Coordinate with stores, departments, and external claim consultants to monitor claim progress and support return-to-work programs.
- Review claim decisions, monitor claim costs and durations, and assist with appeals when appropriate.
- Analyze injury trends and promote injury prevention initiatives across the business.
2. Health & Safety Programs
- Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and coordinate workplace safety inspections with HR Advisors.
- Develop and deliver health and safety training, including injury reporting, incident investigation, return-to-work procedures, and workplace injury prevention.
- Coordinate annual training for JHSC members and First Aid Attendants.
- Assist business units during WorkSafeBC and WCB-Alberta inspections and support follow-up on regulatory requirements.
3. Compliance & Reporting
- Review and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
- Prepare monthly workplace injury and safety reports for business units and management.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
4. HR Support
- Support day-to-day HR operations and departmental initiatives.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
You Should Have / Be
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in workplace injury claim management, occupational health and safety, or Human Resources.
- Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation (e.g., WorkSafeBC, Alberta OHS), workplace injury claims, and incident investigation.
- Experience coordinating workplace safety programs, training, or Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is an asset.
Benefits
- 10% in-store staff purchase discount
- Subsidized staff meal
Shift
5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)
Safety Statement
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (preferred)
- EHS: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
- Chinese (preferred)
Work Location: In person
