Advanced First Aid Attendant (OFA Level 3)
Irwin's Safety has grown from Williams Lake, BC in 2009 to more than 20 offices across Canada. We provide full-cycle Health, Safety & Environment, Risk Management, and Industrial Labour solutions to clients in mining, energy, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and First Nations communities. Our Emergency Response division is actively building regional capacity for industrial medics — and that's where you come in.
We are currently recruiting Advanced First Aid Attendants on a casual, project-based basis for on-site medical coverage, across our office regions. Project length and shift schedules vary by client; assignments may range from short-duration coverage to long-term placements with 10-hour shifts up to 7 days per week.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Advanced Standard First Aid or OFA Level 3 certificate (minimum)
- Must possess a valid, Class 5 (or better) driver’s license, minimum 3 years licensed as a Canadian driver and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a medic role
- Good physical health and ability to work extended shifts on a sustained basis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and Office 365
- Previous experience as a medic or industrial First Aid Attendant an asset
- Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC OHSR and applicable WCB standards and regulations
- Strong communication skills; self-motivated and safety-oriented team player
- Ability to pass client-site orientations, including drug & alcohol testing and security clearances
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site first aid and medical coverage for client projects under direction of the Irwin's Occupational First Aid team
- Respond to medical emergencies and first aid calls on short notice
- Administer patient assessments and first aid in accordance with WorkSafeBC standards
- Administer drug & alcohol testing on site as required by the client
- Maintain readiness, cleanliness, and supplies of the First Aid room
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and medical incident reports
- Support site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and shared vigilance with the worker group
- Report findings, observations, and trends to the Irwin's H&S team and assigned site lead
Pay: From $25.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
