Job Description

OverviewAre you a seasoned leader in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence? As the Senior Manager, Compliance Programs reporting directly to the Director, Assessments, you\'ll have the unique opportunity to shape departmental strategies and provide guidance to our dedicated team, including Assessment, Audit, Credit and Collections Managers, and supervisors.In this role, you\'ll have the chance to showcase your leadership expertise by steering the activities of our Assessment department, ensuring the seamless implementation of departmental strategies and business plans. Your role will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of excellence, stakeholder management and relationship building. As a valued member of our departmental management team, you\'ll actively participate in policy development, planning, and decision-making activities, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization.How you\'ll make a difference: You\'ll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.\'s workers\' compensation system, ensuring we serve workers and employers now and in the future.Where you\'ll work: At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility in working from your home in B.C.What you\'ll do

• Provide overall management of the Audit, Compliance, and Collections section to ensure fair and equitable compliance with the workers compensation system.
• Develop departmental strategies and participate in business planning, policy determination, and decision-making regarding management matters. Ensure the effective implementation of strategies within the Audit, Compliance, and Collections section and the Assessment Department as a whole.
• Provide leadership and direction in formulating operational plans, determining objectives, and implementing business plan initiatives. Promote teamwork and collaboration in achieving business objectives and priorities.
• Collaborate with managers in other departments to deliver overall Assessments and Finance Division strategic objectives.
• Formulate divisional plans to meet business objectives, determine priorities, and ensure ongoing monitoring of key performance indicators and other results. Take appropriate action to modify plans and redirect activities where appropriate to meet objectives.
• Ensure implementation of WorkSafeBC and divisional policies within assigned areas. Provide guidance and direction to the assigned managers and staff on policies, business plans, and other matters relating to the Audit, Compliance, and Collections section.

Is this a good fit for you?We\'re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership within the Audit, Compliance, and Collections section, with the ability to formulate operational plans, set objectives, and implement business initiatives while fostering teamwork and collaboration
• Effectively communicates departmental strategies, business plans, and policies to the management team, staff, and external stakeholders, promoting a customer-focused, service-oriented approach.
• Collaborates effectively with other WorkSafeBC managers, fostering effective liaisons and collaboration in planning, program development, and operational activities.
• Manages and directs assigned staff, demonstrating proficiency in hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplining, and motivating employees, while fostering a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Manages financial resources within allocated budgets, demonstrating financial planning, monitoring, and corrective action skills as required for the assigned area.
• Navigates changes and new initiatives in the workplace adeptly, supporting staff, ensuring effective communication, and recognizing employees\' contributions and achievements during transitions.
• Can travel within the region as per the business requirements.
• Has proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Has strong technical knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.

Your experience and educational background:

• A professional accounting designation (i.e., CPA) would be strongly preferred or a university degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline.
• A minimum of eight years of directly related experience in managing staff in audit or finance-related functions.
• A solid collections or compliance background would be an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredImportant to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC\'s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.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. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What\'s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It\xe2\x80\x99s 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, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 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)

Learn more: Find out .Salary: $139,423 - $169,399/annuallyWant to apply?

• You must apply by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• This position may be filled by a pre-posting placement.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email

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