Safety Program Assistant

Overview

Job Information

Job Title : Safety Program Assistant

Job Requisition ID : 77055

Ministry : Forestry and Parks

Location : Edmonton, AB

Full or Part-Time : Temporary Wage

Hours of Work : Up to 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Seasonal Wage

Scope : Wage Opportunity

Closing Date : January 23, 2026

Classification : Program Service 1

Salary : $31.68 to $41.24 hourly

About Us

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks invests in the environmentally responsible growth of Alberta\'s wood products and forestry sector. We are committed to protecting Alberta\'s forests from wildfires and preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. For more information on the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit : https : / / www.alberta.ca / forestry-and-parks.aspx

Forestry Division inspires public confidence in wildfire and forest management, sustaining operations and preventative practices, and leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient communities. For more information about Alberta Wildfire : https : / / wildfire.alberta.ca /

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for a dedicated individual to lead and support our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program. As the Health and Safety Program Assistant, you will report to the Forestry Safety Programs Lead and operate within the framework of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), Regulations, and Code. Your mission will be to assist the safety team and offer vital support for the strategic implementation, operation and enhancement of the Forestry Division\'s OHS program. This program plays a key role within the broader Government of Alberta (GoA) OHS program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigating and reporting on safety incidents, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support safety training programs and maintain records.
• Support the implementation and smooth operation of the Forestry Division\'s OHS management system.
• Monitor safety performance and assist in fire season safety coordination.
• Assist with formal evaluations (COR) to continuously improve and ensure the OHS management system remains current, relevant, and compliant with legislated requirements.

We are looking for a dedicated OHS Assistant who is passionate about workplace safety and committed to supporting our team’s well-being. You will assist in maintaining safety standards in a high-intensity, hazardous environment, particularly during fire season, when our workforce doubles. If you are committed to safety and eager to protect our team in challenging conditions, we invite you to apply!

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirement :

Assets

Additional Requirements

The following conditions are not required at time of application, but must be provided prior to start date :

Some positions require passing results of a physical fitness test to endure rigorous training and, at times, arduous working conditions.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https : / / www.alberta.ca / alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition is recruiting for seasonal wage Safety Program Assistant in Edmonton with weekly hours up to 36.25.

What We Offer

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders.

About Your Work Environment

About Your Application

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates\' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact WF.WildfireEmployment@gov.ab.ca

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