Occupational Health and Safety Summer Student

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

Job Number:48815****_

1 temporary full-time position for up to 5 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a occupational health and safety or related post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree program, commencing in April/May 2024_**The Workforce Safety and Employee Health Branch is seeking a student who will assist the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Consultant with performing operational occupational health and safety tasks to support Business Areas across the organization.


As a part of the Safety Development, Systems and Health Services section, you will gain experience with hazardous building materials and exposure to other safety and health programs and services.

If you have a desire to learn about health, safety and wellness and a passion to assist others in the organization, then this is the opportunity for you

As a part of the team, you will:

  • Support supervisor and, once trained, conduct on-site inspections of identified asbestos containing building materials to assess the condition of the materials
  • Replace asbestos signage on mechanical rooms
  • Assist the Hazardous Materials Consultant with interpretation of thirdparty consultant reports and upload records into the hazmat database
  • Respond to Business Area inquiries regarding hazmat concerns in collaboration with the Hazardous Materials Consultant
  • Review sample reports, provide interpretation and conduct onsite meetings regarding hazmat concerns in collaboration with supervisor
  • Support Occupational Hygiene Consultants and Occupational Health Nurses with development of Safety Toolbox talks or Safe Work Procedures that will be shared with Business Areas
  • Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment a postsecondary institution, in an occupational health and safety or related postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree program
  • Experience using or referencing the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code
  • Experience creating detailed and thorough analytical reports

Assets

  • Experience with data integration into database platforms (i.e Tableau, Tririga)
  • Specific hazmat training (i.e asbestos 2day certification)
  • Experience conducting research, interpreting and synthesizing information, and presenting to an audience
  • Experience conducting onsite inspections or assessments involving visually observing, measuring, collecting and carefully documenting and reporting detailed information in an organized and consistent manner.

Skills Required for Success

  • Knowledge of hazardous building materials (asbestos, mould, lead, Polychlorinated biphenyls, ozone depleting substances, mercury) and their associated hazards
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive problem resolution skills
  • Confidence to work safely independently and with a team
  • Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
  • Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

  • This position will be a combination of working from the office and onsite working conditions.
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
  • Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as being fittested for a respirator, steeltoed boots and hard hat. Must provide your own safety boots.
  • Applicants may be tested

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time.

Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.


Salary:
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Talent Diversity Consultant:
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The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time.

Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve.

We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed.

We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply.

To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion:
Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Indigenous Framework.

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