Health and Safety Assistant

Health & Safety Assistant

As one of the largest, most progressive, urban districts in the province, Burnaby provides comprehensive educational programs and services to 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, plus a number of additional facilities. The Burnaby School District is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant for the Board Office. The Health & Safety Assistant provides information, assistance and support to district staff on a variety of health and safety matters and completes all health and safety administrative duties within the District.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the incident database and maintains an action log of open incident investigation corrective items. Compiles and distributes Health & Safety monthly reports; distributes site-wide incident bulletins. Attends meetings as required, takes meeting minutes and distributes in a timely manner.
• Ensures and supports timely completion of accident/injury reporting to provincial agencies. Conducts site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates worker compensation claims. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data related to work related personal injury/illness.
• Coordinates, collects, and compiles sample testing (i.e. air quality, water).
• Establishes direct lines of communication and maintains effective liaison with partner groups.
• Processes a variety of materials, and composes routine correspondence such as minutes, memos, bulletins; maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Answers telephone enquiries, takes messages, and provides information, assistance and support to staff related to work performed.
• Performs a variety of general clerical duties. Maintains office records by entering data into a computer, updating files and checking a variety of materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with the coordination of training programs/seminars (such as WHMIS, CPR/First Aid, etc.), and medical testing (such as hearing tests, vaccination clinics, etc.) by scheduling room bookings and registering participants.
• Processes invoices and reconciles monthly transactions. Maintains records of simple financial transactions. Orders and distributes health and safety equipment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of one year post-secondary Occupational Health and Safety program, plus two years related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of policies and regulations governing occupational health and safety operations.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License (Class 5).
• Demonstrated ability to type at a minimum speed of 60 wpm net.
• Thorough knowledge of computer operation and software applications related to work performed.
  
  

This position is 35 hours/week. Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:00. The hourly rate of pay is $34.40 per hour. Qualified applicants should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter in ONE PDF document via email to:

Burnaby School District

Human Resources Department School District 41 – Burnaby

4054 Norfolk Street, Burnaby V5G0C3

Successful completion of a criminal record search is a legislated requirement and will be completed upon hire. We thank all applicants for this position, however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.

The Burnaby School District embraces diversity as a privilege and a strength. We strive for accepting, safe, supportive, and inviting communities where the goal is for all members to feel a sense of belonging. Our (schools or worksites) are for everyone and we respect each person's contributions.