Health & Safety Assistant

Posted on: Jul 3, 2026

Posted by: Town of Hinton

Summary

Reporting to the Community & Protective Services Director, this position will deliver Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) resources to Town leaders and staff to prevent occupational incidents, injuries, and illness. This position will support safe working environments by maintaining administrative processes and implement the framework for the health and safety management system (HSMS). This position will act as a change agent to oversee and drive monitoring and compliance of OHS functions.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

Support site supervision with implementation and management for the Town of Hinton Safety Program
Required to participate and submit health and safety inspections in the workplace
Responsible for investigating incidents in the workplace
Maintain statistics and records for Health and Safety
Analyze site-specific trends and incidents
Provides site specific orientation to workers and/or visitors new to the job
Responsible for uploading documentation to Workhub
Manage and review documents including data entry, taking minutes, and filing
Support ongoing Health and Safety initiatives
Work with subject matter experts to determine OH&S requirements
Support safe working environments by maintaining administrative processes
Provides coaching and support to leaders and staff

Safety Compliance

Provide support to staff regarding legislated requirements
Attend departmental health and safety meetings as required

Training

Participate in training as required
Develop training materials for health and safety training initiatives and education sessions
Maintain a tracking system to ensure staff training are current
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or degree in Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 2 years work experience in an administrative role or similar position with preference to work in a health and safety environment
Knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulation and code
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computers and systems
Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check
A Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Exceptional interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills
Able to work co-operatively, support, and coach co-workers in a positive team environment while sharing work expertise and knowledge
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate proficiency and reliability in planning, organizing, and carrying out multi-task projects
Strong time and project management skills to effectively plan and prioritize responsibilities
Demonstrate a safety focused approach in performing work
Able to understand and apply policies and procedures
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Work independently, under tight timelines, while making informed decisions with minimal supervision
Possess a positive attitude and an openness to take on new projects or responsibilities as required
Proven discretion with an understanding of confidentiality requirements in compliance with applicable legislation

Job Type

Part Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$36.37 - $44.25 per hour

Closing Date

August 2, 2026

Posting ID: 39140

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