Advanced First Aid Attendant (OFA Level 3)

Irwin's Safety provides 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 growing rapidly and looking for industrial medics to join our team — 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 BC. Specifically, medics with industrial, camp or remote site experience, and the judgement to work a long way from a hospital. The ability to work independently, maintain a professional relationship with a client, and hold confidentiality is paramount in this role.

Working Conditions

Casual and rotational. Shifts are usually 10 or 12 hours, days or nights, with two weeks on and two weeks off on longer contracts.

Usually a single-person post, working independently from a clinic, first aid trailer or treatment centre and responding across the site.

Client sites and camps across Western Canada. Travel required, with extended time away from home. Travel, accommodation and a live-out allowance apply where applicable.

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.
- For project using an emergency transport vehicle or mobile treatment centre. Class 4 license is preferred,



to the same standard.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a medic role
- Valuable 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
- Possessing the good judgement to work a long way from a hospital.
- Industrial, camp or remote site experience is an asset
- Able to work independently, maintain a professional relationship with a client, and hold confidentiality.
- 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

📌 Advanced First Aid Attendant (British Columbia)
🏢 Irwin's Safety and Industrial Labour Services
📍 British Columbia