Industry & Program Specialist - Health & Safety

WorkSafeBC

Industry & Program Specialist - Health & Safety

Are you passionate about safety? Do you want to make a difference on a large scale? We are looking for Industry and Program Specialists with advanced experience in creating and implementing occupational health and safety programs and initiatives that prevent worker injury and disease.

How you'll make a difference:

You'll work directly with industry associations, workers, Health & Safety Associations, Certifying Partners, and/or other stakeholders to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe through consultation and education.

Where you'll work:

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work 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 be working from the office 3 times a week.

Engage with BC stakeholders to:

• Consult and work with industry associations, labour associations, and health and safety associations to develop innovative strategies, programs, and resources to prevent workplace injury, disease, and death.
• Provide education and support related to workplace health and safety matters, ensuring that employers can implement effective health and safety programs and that workers are aware of their rights and responsibilities.

We're looking for a person who can:

• Identify, develop, and implement strategic prevention services, programs, projects, and initiatives that positively impact workplace health and safety.
• Act as a technical resource and apply workplace health and safety expertise and knowledge to various stakeholders including Health & Safety Associations and industry associations.
• Build partnerships and networks with industry stakeholders to establish positive long-term relationships.
• Prepare and deliver impactful OHS safety presentations to various stakeholders to educate on key OHS topics.
• Support stakeholders by providing in-depth analysis and improvement of OHS programs, processes, and culture, and specific risk control initiatives.
• Travel overnight in BC on occasion; travel to various locations local to your area may be routinely required.
• Weekend or evening work periodically required.

Your background and experience:

• A degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of nine years of progressive professional experience and at least 3 years of health and safety experience such as designing, delivering, and implementing health and safety programs and risk assessments.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Important to know:

• Consent to a criminal record check.
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada.

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023, but may be re-implemented in response to public health changes.

About WorkSafeBC:

We promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia, partnering with workers and employers to prevent injury, disease, and disability. We provide compensation and support to injured workers in their recovery and safe return to work.

Our benefits:

• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, increasing with service.
• Extensive health care and dental benefits.
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

Want to apply?

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: $48.46-$61.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person