Position Posting: Program Assistant – Industry Education & Training
Organization: Actsafe Safety Association
Application Submission: jointheteam@actsafe.ca
Application Deadline: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
Salary: $48,000-$53,000
Do you consider yourself an admin dynamo who thrives on providing top notch customer service? Are you “that” person who loves learning, and has a passion for education and training? Do you pick up technology easily? Have you worked in the BC arts and entertainment industry, and enjoy binge-watching your favorite streaming service, attending festivals, concerts and performing arts shows? Are you tired of seeing job postings which require two years’ experience and wondering how the heck you get that first two years of professional work experience?! Was this too many questions for you...or not enough??? 😉
Actsafe Safety Association has a mission of preventing workplace injuries, illness and deaths in BC's arts and entertainment industry, is halfway through a five-year strategic plan (2023–2027) and recently promoted a team member, which opened up this job for a newbie to join us! We are looking for a Program Assistant – Industry Education & Training to be our “customer experience ambassador!”
Reporting to the Director – Industry Education & Training, the Program Assistant is often the first point of contact for students, and is responsible for providing a positive, efficient, and effortless experience for external customers. This position is attuned to in-house office activities and oversees the day-to-day classroom activities. They are also responsible for the entering data and information into the Learning Management System (LMS) “STAR System” database, including training records, course schedules, and registrations. The Program Assistant Assistant provides administrative support to the E&T department, and may also lead special projects or initiatives related to their role.
The successful incumbent will have at least a high school diploma, but additional post-secondary education would be considered an asset. 0-2 years experience in office administration, customer service, as well as experience working in the BC arts and entertainment industry, would be the cherry on top. Candidates must have proficiency in common office technology including Microsoft Office Software Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience in other systems/software/technology considered an asset (Zoom, CRM, LMS, digital payment systems, Monday.com).
What we offer:
Actsafe offers a total rewards package including:
- Salary: $48,000-$53,000
- Extended health benefits
- An 8-hour workday/40-hour workweek (including paid lunch breaks)
- A flexible/hybrid workplace with a mix of in-office (Burnaby) and remote work opportunities
- A rich paid time off and professional development budget & RRSP contributions
- Challenging work that provides you with a sense of purpose
- Passionate, skilled, diverse team members
- Engaged and collaborative industry stakeholders
- A physically and psychologically safe and healthy culture
If you are committed to making an impact and want to be part of an organization dedicated to transforming health, safety and wellness in BC's arts and entertainment industry, we would love to meet you!
How to apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to: jointheteam@actsafe.ca with the title of the job you are applying for clearly outlined in the email subject line and cover letter by Monday, Feb. 17, 2025!
Our commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
At Actsafe Safety Association, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all members of the team, stakeholders, community, and individuals whose personal characteristics fall into any of the prohibited grounds of discrimination under Canadian Human Rights Law feel valued and respected. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory workplace culture and providing equal employment and advancement opportunities throughout our organization. We respect, encourage, and value diverse voices because we believe that innovation and creativity are driven by inclusiveness and cultivated by diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
Who is Actsafe?
Actsafe is a not-for-profit health and safety association supporting BC's production of motion pictures, television, live events and performing arts industries. Its vision is that British Columbia has the safest and healthiest arts and entertainment workplaces in the world, and its mission is to prevent and eliminate workplace injury, illness and death by providing world-class occupational health, safety, and wellbeing programs to employers, supervisors, and workers.
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