MINJobs posting: Occupational Health & Safety Student
July 23, 2024
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Occupational Health & Safety Student

Organization:
District of Saanich
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
Aug 5, 2024 before 23:30
Type:
Temporary Full Time Position - Up to 8 months (CUPE Local 2011)
Category:
Occupational health & safety
Description
Do you want to gain practical work experience and develop your skills in the area of Occupational Health and Safety?  The District of Saanich is the largest municipality on Vancouver Island and employs more than 1500 members across nine departments.  Our culture holds true to our motto “Populo Serviendo” – this is latin for “Serving the People”. As an award winning, COR certified employer since 2009, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards in health and safety and injury management systems.  We are the employer of choice offering competitive wages and a healthy, dynamic and safe workplace.

The Occupational Health and Safety Division is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in a variety of projects which may include updating inventories (asbestos containing materials, safety data sheets), supporting annual Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit, developing and updating safe work practices, assisting with training, conducting risk assessments, administering quantitative respiratory fit testing, developing resources considering upcoming regulatory changes and overall support to the OHS team.

Requirements

Requirements include completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus one year of post-secondary education in the field of Occupational Health and Safety; valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s Licence and one month Industrial and/or Occupational Health and Safety experience.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  

In addition to the interview process, testing will also be conducted.

Salary & Benefits

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $31.22 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024 quoting competition 24205 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.