Job Description

Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers.We are currently hiring a Training & Safety Coordinator for our Kent store at - 225 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax NS.If you ask our Training & Safety Coordinators what they like best about working at Kent, they say they like working with people, learning about products and their functionality within customers\xe2\x80\x99 homes. They also enjoy being part of a great team, and flexible schedules with opportunities to advance.We are looking for someone who is passionate about safety, leading change and future leadership positions.What you will do:Key coach and mentor for all aspects of safety within the facilityIncident/accident investigationPromote safe and healthy work environmentCreate excitement and engagement of our safety cultureReport and identify opportunities to improveContinuous improvement to our organization\xe2\x80\x99s safetyTrain and monitor safety standardsManagement and facilitation of documentation/CertificationsFacilitate safety orientation for new hiresWhat you will bring:Post secondary education considered an assetExcellent communication skills.Comfortable having difficult conversations.Agile, organized and able to manage conflicting priorities.Advance working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of productsWork with minimal supervision.Ability to work under pressure with strict time framesWhat we offer:A safe work environmentWellness programScholarship and BursariesEmployee and Family Assistance PlanEmployee discountHealth and Dental BenefitsRRSP contributionContinuous learning and Career advancementCompany Profile:Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates and customers.If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,Apply today!Worried you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. At Kent we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jun 13, 2024

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