DEPARTMENT: Community Services
POSTING DATE: April 26, 2019
CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm, May 10, 2019
HOURLY RATE: $31.89 (after probation) Subject to JJE in 6 months
COMPETITION NO.: 2019-24
HOURS OF WORK: 17.5 hours per week
The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for the position of Health & Safety Clerk.  Under the direction of the Safety Coordinator, the Health & Safety Clerk provides administrative assistance and clerical support duties for the Safety Department.

The successful applicant must have a Grade 12 education or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.  The successful applicant must be efficient in computer use and programs and, in particular, the Microsoft Office suite. Accurate keyboard/typing skills of 60 WPM and demonstrated competence on a variety of office related equipment is required. Completion of an Applied Business Technology certificate program or equivalent is an asset. The successful applicant will have the ability to maintain harmonious relationships with all members of the public and other staff members while completing the required duties in a safe manner following established procedures.

A certificate in occupational HSE or other safety certification on Incident reporting, Workplace Inspections, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment etc.  would be an asset, as well as a basic knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and Health & Safety legislation.

A complete job description is available upon request.

Candidates should submit a résumé marked with the job posting name and number to Elisa Valentin at by emailing a pdf or word document to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than 4:30 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.

Independence Networking Services INC

Residential Workers- Child & Youth Residential Program

Are you looking for a career as a Youth Worker?  Independence Networking Services is currently recruiting.  If you enjoy working with Youth, want to make a difference and have an understanding of behavioural challenges consider joining our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:  You will provide direct, goal-oriented support for High Risk Youth in Dawson Creek . These individuals will require intensive support in their home and a high level of social/behavioural support for community access, education and to work in the community. Support will include the development of appropriate pro-social coping skills that promote socially appropriate behaviour. To be taught in the home and/or community.

QUALIFICATIONS: If you have…

·         Good team working skills and ability to network effectively with other community agencies.
·         Experience working with high risk Youth to promote healthy lifestyles and pro social development in a home and community based environment.
·         Education, experience, and a background to reflect an ability to understand behaviour; teach pro-social behaviour/lifeskills; to high risk Youth
·         Experience and ability to create, implement and participate in a supported work model for high risk youth.
·         Skill and ability to work with complex behavioural issues
·         Skill and ability to work under high stress situations with high risk youth
·         Willing to take training and flexible

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Diploma /Certificate in Social Work or related discipline equivalencies and experience will be considered.

·         A flexible schedule, good communication skills (oral and written) & interpersonal skills, trustworthiness, and a team player.
·         A strong philosophy of supporting people that will promote the concepts of community inclusion and empowerment.

A valid drivers license, a safe operating vehicle, First Aid and you are willing to submit to a criminal record check and drivers abstract.

WAGES : $16.60-$19.29 per hour, overnights  per diem based on in the minimum daily rate set out by employment standards.

Benefit package available.

Submit Resume ASAP To:           Laurie Wilson- Director or
Debra Chemerys ,  Program Support
Independence Networking Services, Inc.
1132-117th Ave. Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2L5

Phone: 782-2026 Fax:782-2630