Job Description

Overview

Under direction of the Senior Manager, Safety, Health and Wellness, the Manager, Health & Safety Programs and Standards is responsible for managing the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies, programs and standards to support workplace health and safety throughout all WorkSafeBC work locations. This is an exciting and dynamic role tasked with overseeing enhancements to health and safety for our people, facilities and stakeholders. The position provides leadership and direction to assigned staff and is responsible for development, coordination, delivery, promotion and maintenance of all aspects of WorkSafeBC's Organizational Health and Safety Program.

What you'll do

As a Manager, Health & Safety Programs and Standards you will:

• Ensure organizational health and safety policies, programs and standards are developed, implemented and evaluated based on appropriate prevention and risk management priorities.
• Conduct or direct research to identify and characterize health and safety hazards and risks, evaluate the Organizational Health and Safety Program and processes, and prepares reports of findings with recommendations for action including associated costs analysis.
• Promote a service-oriented approach in providing services to internal customers
• Ensure that necessary administrative and technical resources and services are available to support staff in doing their work
• Promote the strategies and objectives of WorkSafeBC and the division within and outside of the organization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Lead by demonstrating the required behaviours, attitudes and mindset to further enhance and champion an organizational wide health and safety culture.
• Work closely with divisional leadership to jointly develop health and safety strategies, programs and initiatives and implement in their respective work locations.
• Ensure health and safety programs and standards are assessed, audited and continually improved.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field of organizational health and safety by reviewing relevant materials and journals and maintaining appropriate professional contacts.
• Create a supportive and healthy working environment within the team by providing support, ensuring effective communication, promoting teamwork, providing opportunities for staff involvement in planning and recognizing employees' contributions and achievements.
• Travel on occasion

Your experience and educational background:

• University degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline and minimum 6 years of experience managing a diverse organizational health and safety program in a multi-site organization, plus the following:

• Excellent working knowledge of BC OH&S regulations and standards
• Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating occupational health and safety management systems and platforms
• Education and experience in developing health and safety training strategies and programs
• Accreditation as an OH&S Professional (i.e. CRSP) would be an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in Occupational Health and Safety may be considered

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 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

We've adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely within BC and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include 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, including the following professional development support:

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

Thank you, in advance, for applying.