About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Occupational Health & Safety Assistant is a member of the Employee Services department responsible for supporting the Occupational Health & Safety. The OHS Assistant will be responsible for the administration and clerical functions primarily related to WCB claims, employee onboarding related to safety, inspections, near-miss reporting, and incident reporting.

Please note: This is a 4-month Co-op term from May 2023 - August 2023

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Support OHS team with data validation and maintenance of e-learning completion for Seasonal employees
• Prepare and submit WCB claims on behalf of the employer and support employees with filing their own claims. Track the number and status of each claim.
• File management related to near-misses, incident reporting, and inspections.
• Coordinate with People Leaders to ensure employees have the required training for their position.
• Promote a culture of safety across the organization with a particular focus on young worker safety
• Produce post-Stampede reports that summarizes OHS activities.
• Perform data entry, list management, and budget tracking for a variety of projects
• Perform various administrative duties and clerical functions when providing reception coverage
• Support special projects and program initiatives as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:
• Co-op eligible student in Business, Human Resources, Safety, or Administration
• Previous experience working in professional office environment considered an asset
• Previous experience working within human resource information systems, learning management systems, and safety reporting software
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail, with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are essential.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Benefits

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment.

To Apply

Please click on the “Apply Online” button above to submit your resume. All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.