December 5th, 2018

Government of Alberta

Edmonton, AB.

Re: Competition Number – Administrative Support 4  (Information Officer)

I would like to express my great interest in the Information Officer position with the Government of Alberta. I believe my previous experience will provide the commitment and expertise needed for success in this role.  Please allow me to offer my insight as to why I believe I would be a suitable candidate for this position:

·         As a staffing consultant, I worked with many clients to recruit for Class 1 and 3 Drivers. Part of my responsibilities included obtaining driver abstracts, booking and obtaining results for Drug and alcohol testing, and criminal background checks. Other duties included daily communications with multiple candidates for recruitment including logistics and coordinating to all job sites

In my experience as a Safety Manager in the hospitality industry, I had daily communications with all staff, camp managers and senior personnel at all camp locations to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and OH/S legislation was always met including our registered drivers onsite
As a store owner/operator, I was responsible for the store’s inventory control, merchandising, marketing, customer service and sales excellence. I developed great communication skills, computer skills, and built relationships with staff, market managers and store vendors.
I consider myself to be a professional, reliable and knowledgeable team player which is evident in my experience. Thank you for taking the time to review the attached resume. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Joey Rawdah

JOEY RAWDAH

14076 151Ave
Edmonton, AB T6V 1V1
[email protected]
Ph.: (780)-265-4535
Objective:

To apply my educational and professional experience towards  a long-term career with opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Highlighted Skills

1 year as a Staffing Consultant for the light industrial sector and specialized roles in Warehousing, Supervision and General labor
5 years as an HSE liaison in management, administration, development, implementation, training and auditing
10 years experience in industrial plant operations and heavy equipment
10 years experience in the hospitality industry  including retail chain operations
Computer literacy with Microsoft office, Outlook, Word, Excel and software programs using ISNETWORLD,  SAGE and Q4
Professional History

Staffing Consultant
Express Employment Professionals, Edmonton, AB                          November 2017 – November 2018

Specializing in the industrial market for warehousing, general labor and specialized roles.              I source candidates by ways of direct hire recruitment, networking and utilizing an internal database (Q4).
I maintain and develop a working relationship with both clients and prospects. Ensure I understand current and future recruitment needs of all my clients.
Always strive to meet or exceed all weekly sales measures and targets while working with the team to develop project specific recruiting strategies.
Interview applicants, conduct reference checks and network them with our current and new client base
First point of contact for all workplace Injuries and direct liaison with third party management to coordinate return to work planning and modified duties

Loader Operator (Seasonal)
Park Landscaping, Edmonton, AB                                                                              August 2017 – November 2017

Loaded tandem trucks with products including topsoil, gravel, garden mix, compost
Greased/lubricated heavy equipment daily and completed daily maintenance checks
Completed weekly hazard assessments to ensure a safe work environment
Oversaw toolbox meetings to cover all daily activities and safety precautions
Safety Manager/Administrator
North Country Catering, Edmonton, AB                                                                                                 July 2012 – July 2017

Injury/Incident Investigations
Led all frontline managers to assess, support, and coordinate all workplace injuries including transportation to medical facility
Led, documented and administrated all incident reports including WCB reports, investigation reports with root cause analysis, return to work programs, action planning, and ongoing communications with injured workers and supervisors
Trending & Statistics
Researched company trends and injury statistics to improve safety performance and best practices including recording and analysis on ISNETWORLD
Toolbox meetings
Led monthly toolbox talks with camp managers, staff and corporate managers to cover injuries, safety precautions on the job, and site specific hazard analysis
Maintained ongoing communication and interpersonal relationships with all North Country Catering Camp Managers, Camp Staff, Operational Management Teams
Training
Ensured workers and supervisors were trained up to food safety standards using online training and led all certification exams with proctored supervision
Trained leadership staff teaching of all safety practices, procedures, company rules, PPE compliance, and online WHIMS training
Orientations
Led all drug test bookings for new staff including testing results, clearance letters and transportation to the camps.
Administration
Uploaded & maintained all training certifications, injury & WCB case management using SAGE Human Resources Management System
Kept all statistics and filing requirements for the health and safety program
 

Inspections
Led a team in every department to conduct monthly safety inspections including hazards, controls, action planning, and follow up systems to correct ongoing hazards in the work areas
HSE Program
Developed and maintained NCC’s company health and safety program with all applicable policies and procedures
Audits
Conducted all internal safety audits to maintain COR certification
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sureway Construction Group,  Edmonton,AB                                                                      April 2011 –April 2012

Heavy equipment operator in the earthworks division
Operated tractors, loaders, packers, and dump trucks to level grades
Built earthwork foundations to the commercial and residential projects
Owner/Operator (Franchisee owner of Mac’s Convenience Store)
Fort Saskatchewan, AB                                                                                                                  July 2007-July 2011

Oversaw and streamlined all store operations including marketing, merchandising, cash controls, staffing, inventories, accounting and daily customer service
·         Hired, trained and evaluated staff accordingly to operate the store on a 24-hour cycle 7 days a week

·         WCB compliance including reporting injuries when applicable to WCB within 72hours of occurrence, trained all staff on the robbery prevention program

·         Trained all staff on WHMIS 1998, and to follow proper food safety standards and sanitation

·         Maintained positive working relationships with vendors and corporate office personnel

·         Implemented company strategies through flash reporting, merchandising, first in first out rotation and replenishment, product inventory, and loss prevention

Education/Training

National Construction Safety Officer Designation (NCSO)                                                                              2012

Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)                                                                                         2012

Peer Auditor Certification (AHSA)                                                                                                             2016

OHS Management System Review and Maintenance Certificate                                                                2016

Accident Investigation Course                                                                                                                    2016

Health and Safety Program Building (HSPB) Certificate                                                                    2015

Basic Food Safe Certification – Traincan Inc.                                                                                          2017

Advanced Food Safe Certification – Traincan Inc.                                                                                                2017

References available upon request