Job Description

Overview

Are you interested in applying your talents and knowledge in improving the lives of injured workers? Our Real Property and Workplace Services department is seeking an individual who has empathetic communication and project management skills, and an ability to see projects to completion to join their team.

As a Manager Construction Projects, you will be responsible for delivering home modifications for injured workers including providing options and expert opinions, as well as developing and implementing the delivery of construction services such as the replacement of facility building components, infrastructure systems, other capital projects, and renovations of current and future corporate properties. You will also lead the implementation of prime contractor programs including provincial oversight and coordination, safety planning activities, and onsite performance monitoring of external contractors.

What you'll do

As a manager construction projects you will:

• Develop and execute programs dedicated to contract performance and safety management, sustainable operations and the delivery of contractor oversight and control.
• Provide expert opinions and options in conjunction with multiple stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with injured workers, occupational therapists, case managers, service providers, suppliers, contractors, trades, regulators, agencies, industry partners, landlords, stratas, and internal partners.
• Manage the evaluation and analysis of project and operational risk assessments.
• Manage and direct assigned staff and external team members in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving divisional priorities and objectives.
• Lead teams in the execution of response activities, escalating to senior management as required; ensure safety and emergency management protocols are followed.
• Identify contract requirements and in partnership with Purchasing and Legal Services, collaborate on the tender process, establish and rate evaluations and make recommendations and/or decisions regarding selection; determine contract terms, participate in the negotiation and resulting contract type.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Provide professional and compassionate service to injured workers regarding their home modifications.
• Create and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and respond to conflict in a professional manner.
• Provide guidance and support to management, staff and contract services relating to health, safety and environmental practices.
• Lead and motivate project teams.
• Communicate and present information respectfully, clearly and concisely to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
• Is able to travel.

Your experience and educational background:

• Post-secondary degree.
• A professional designation in construction management and/or facilities management (Certified Construction Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Professional, Sustainable Facilities Professional, Project Management Professional, Architect, Engineer or Registered Interior Designer) or a Gold Seal Trade is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of recent work experience in a similar project management role.
• A minimum of two years of experience managing staff or contractors/consultants.
• Possess a valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license or equivalent, which allows you to drive independently.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Application requirements:

Please send any additional application materials via email to by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of the competition.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In implementing the policy, WorkSafeBC will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for.

Our benefits

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work -- and life.

WorkSafeBC has adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

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If you're the successful applicant, we'll be making a conditional offer contingent upon you clearing a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act. At the time of offer, you'll need to provide consent for a criminal record check. Once we receive clearance, we'll confirm your offer of employment.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.