Job Description

OverviewAre you an experienced leader with a passion for occupational health and safety and a talent for managing technical experts? WorkSafeBC is seeking a dynamic Manager, OHS Technical Advisory Services to lead a diverse team of specialists dedicated to advancing workplace safety in BC.Reporting to the Director, Prevention Practice & Quality Support, you will oversee a team with expertise in crucial OHS fields, including occupational audiology, occupational hygiene, ergonomics/human factors, specialized engineering, and more. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of specialized prevention services, implementing strategic initiatives, and upholding WorkSafeBC's high standards. This is a unique opportunity to provide leadership, shape policy application, and contribute significantly to the health and safety of BC's workforce.Where youll workAt WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.What you'll doManager, OHS Technical Advisory Services, you will:

• Ensure delivery of quality programs and excellent customer service.
• Develop and implement strategy for key OHS programs across Prevention division
• Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of up to OHS specialists (audiology, hygiene, ergonomics, engineering, etc.).
• Set performance goals, provide coaching and feedback, and manage the full employee lifecycle (hiring, orientation, evaluation, development, performance).
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and healthy work environment, promoting teamwork.

Is this a good fit for you?

• Looking for an organized candidate, great at pivoting and working with multiple work priorities
• Can focus on client work and the technical aspects of the role.
• Experienced people manager, promoting effective communication and articulating direction
• Strategic-thinker, using technical knowledge to oversee OHS programs.

Your background and experience

• A degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.
• A minimum of five to ten years of experience in progressive leadership roles, specifically managing professionals within a technical environment.
• People management experience essential
• Experience directly within an occupational health and safety (OHS) setting.
• Experience working within a regulatory environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm youre legally entitled to work in Canada.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm youre legally entitled to work in Canada.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote 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 or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. Were honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.Whats it like to work at WorkSafeBC?Its challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and 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 ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that 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.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, youll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work xe2x80x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Salary: $127,803.50 - $155,281.26/annuallyLearn more: Find out .Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are welcomed but not mandatory.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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