Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Summer Student

Job No: DLC118
Location: Lake Country

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a OHS Student based in Lake Country, BC.

 

The student will support the organization in  Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) services. 

 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating and maintaining OHS program documents, developing online training resources, and assisting with the implementation and optimization of safety-related software programs;
  • Contributing to project work aimed at improving health and safety processes across the organization 

 

 

More About You
To qualify for this role, you should be enroll in a OHS program or other related discipline with plans to return in the fall of 2026. A valid Driver’s License is required.    

As our ideal candidate, you have excellent communication skills. You are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment. You possess a strong technical aptitude with proven experience in computer-based tasks and a wide range of digital tools, platforms, and software applications. Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is considered an asset, as these platforms are integral to managing training, documentation, and compliance activities.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn.

About the Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive salary of $23.20 (2026 rates) per hour plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits.
  • You may be eligible for a bursary of up to $1000 at the completion of the term.
  • A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

This position can work up to 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings from May 1 – August 31, 2026 (approximate dates). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on March 7, 2026. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

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About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
District of Lake Country