City of Edmonton Occupational Health and Safety Work Experience Student Full Time in Edmonton, AB

Overview

City of Edmonton

Branch Edmonton AB CA

Position:
Occupational Health and Safety Work Experience Student
Location:
Edmonton, AB

Campus Recruitment Group on Linked. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted. Help write safety policies and procedures for Facility Maintenance…

Job Number

:

20920

The City of Edmonton, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2014, continues to attract and retain employees who are passionate about their community, proud of the work they do and committed to making Edmonton a great place to live, work and play.

Looking to apply your post-secondary training in the real world?

This is for 1 Temporary Full-Time position that may continue for 4 months in duration, intended specifically for students currently enrolled in an Occupational Health and Safety co-op or related post-secondary work experience program, commencing in May 2015.

Facility Maintenance Services enhances the livability of the city for all Edmontonians by maintaining over 900 facilities utilized by the City of Edmonton. As an Occupational Health and Safety Work Experience Student, you’ll gain experience and be responsible for the following activities:

Research and present at Safety Meetings

Update existing asbestos management plan and database

Help write safety policies and procedures for Facility Maintenance Services

Update safety training records and notify staff of upcoming safety training

Conduct on-site building inspections to assess the condition of asbestos-containing materials

Assist in identifying and addressing safety concerns within the Facility Maintenance Services Section

For more student resources, join our City of Edmonton

Campus Recruitment Group on LinkedIn!

Qualifications

:

Currently enrolled in an Occupational Health and Safety co-op degree program or equivalent post-secondary work experience program

Completion of at least 2
semesters of a post-secondary Occupational Health and Safety Program or at least four of the core courses from the University of
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program

Completion of occupational
hygiene theory course

Working knowledge of the Alberta
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code

Strong organizational skills
and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and
written communication skills

Ability to research, interpret
and synthesize information

Excellent teamwork skills as
well as the ability to work independently

Proficiency with
Microsoft Excel and Word

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle

Knowledge and experience with
Microsoft Access and Google Docs are assets

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Edmonton Police Service Police Information Check Certificate from the Police Information Check Section located at #108, 14315 118 Avenue. This can usually be obtained with only a single visit to the Police Information Check Section

• Please note, at the time of your interview, you will need to provide an unofficial transcript, 2 professional references, and an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a coop or related post-secondary work experience program, how many academic terms left until graduation, and intention to complete your degree)

Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and
conditions of variable hours of work program

Salary

Range

:

82B

, Salary Grade: 018, $18.947 – $22.104 (Hourly)

General:
Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals

The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extraprovincial credentials at

http://www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/

Recruitment Consultant:
ES/BB

Classification Title

:

Student Work Exp 2 YR Post Secondary

Posting Date

:

Jan 23, 2015

Closing Date

:

Feb 6, 2015, 11:59:00 PM

Number of Openings (up to)

:

1

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Student Position

Full-time

Union

:

Out of Scope

Department

:

Corporate Safety and Disability Management (Corporate Services)