First Aid Attendant

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation days prorated

Extended health and dental plan

Pension plan

Free BCIT courses

Wellness & Employee Assistance

Fitness centre access

Job summary

BCIT’s Safety, Security and Emergency Management department is seeking a regular, full-time First Aid Attendant. The role provides occupational first aid coverage, treats injured patients, and maintains first aid rooms and records.

Qualification requirements include a secondary education equivalent plus six months of specialized training, a valid BC driver’s license, WHMIS, and OFA Level 2, with at least two years’ experience in first aid. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of full secondary school education plus up to six months of specialized training courses.
• Valid BC driver’s license, WHMIS Certificate, and a Level 2 OFA Certificate.
• Two years’ experience plus up to two years in occupational first aid roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the first aid room and equipment to respond to injuries.
• Provide occupational first aid and treat patients.
• Record visits in the treatment book and Simply Safety database; file WCB forms as needed.
• Enter injuries into WCB Employer Connect and notify HR/OH&S.
• Maintain confidential treatment records and secure filing.
• Support OH&S manager and related administration.

Skills

First aid

Data entry

WCB Employer Connect

Simply Safety

OH&S record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Vocational first aid training

Tools

Simply Safety

WCB Employer Connect

Job description

At BCIT , people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan , Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Safety, Security and Emergency Management department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) First Aid Attendant. This position provides occupational first aid coverage, treats injured patients, maintains and operates first aid rooms and equipment, and performs other related record keeping functions associated with occupational first aid.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the first aid room and first aid equipment in a state of readiness in order to respond and treat patients.
• Apply first aid to injured patients by using the priority action approach.
• Record all visits to the first aid room in the treatment record book and the Simply Safety database in a timely fashion, and ensures all appropriate WCB and insurance forms are completed where appropriate.
• Record appropriate injuries into WCB Employer Connect program, and forwards appropriate information to Human Resources and OH&S Advisors as required.
• Maintain confidential filing system for treatment records.
• Ensure cleanliness and security of first aid room.
• Respond to queries regarding WCB Claims.
• Complete required documentation for those individuals (students and visitors) not covered by WCB .
• Maintain ongoing training in Emergency Response, to provide a working knowledge to the community and respond as required.
• Perform a variety of clerical and record keeping functions as assigned and as part of duties associated with occupational first aid.
• Provide administrative assistance to OH&S manager as required.
• Participate in Records Custodian training and remains current with record keeping practices, policies and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP ).
• Undertake related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT . The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Education:

• Requires the equivalent of full secondary school education plus completion of specialized training courses of up to six months.

License(s)/Certifications(s):

• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license, a valid Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Certificate and a valid Workers Compensation Board Level 2 (unrestricted) Occupational First Aid Certificate.

Experience:

• Requires two years’ experience plus up to two year’s practical current experience as an occupational first aid attendant.

Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:

• Good data entry computer skills, working knowledge of Simply Safety, WCB Employer Connect and/or other database applications.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Good organizational and communication skills.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Must be willing to work shift work.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Grade 5: $53,641 - $57,817 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * New employees to BCIT are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. The salary is prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Please select which statement best describes your situation.
  • I am a current BCIT employee, this is not applicable to my situation.
  • I am not a current BCIT employee and would be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
  • I am not a current BCIT employee and would not be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation.
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate