LEAD, HEALTH & SAFETY (GOHEALTH BC)

Position Summary

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to Northern Health.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Health Safety and Prevention, and working closely with the Coordinator, Health and Safety (Travel Resource Pool), the Lead is responsible to plan and guide implementation of occupational health and safety programming and services for the provincial Travel Resource Pool, ensuring that regulatory requirements of BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Workers Compensation Act are met. Under the direction of the Regional Manager, Health Safety and Prevention, and working collaboratively with the Health Safety & Prevention Program Governance team, the Lead, Health & Safety (TRP) creates an inter-health authority work plan, develops a framework of fundamental occupational health and safety components, integrates systems and processes into Northern Health’s safety management system and builds effective relationships with the other Health Authority stakeholders to promote a culture that ensures high standards of safety and compliance with WorkSafeBC legislation.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences preferably in a health and/or occupational health and safety related discipline, and Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or other related discipline.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years recent related experience in Occupational Health and Safety including a minimum of two (2) years of experience in project management or healthcare leadership.
• Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with appropriate professional licensing body (CRSP, CSP) or ability to attain within six months.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driving License.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problems solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data/results and processes to identify potential health, safety and wellness concerns and conduct appropriate analyses.
• Ability to promote and develop opportunities for research and evaluation to ensure evidence based best practices in relation to employee and workplace health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions for improvements, projects and change involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, evaluate, and apply regulations, policies and procedures to a variety of work situations with knowledge of the Worker’s Compensation Act (WCA) and OHS Regulations, and other applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, Joint Health & Safety Committees, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), and patient / employee information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, objectively, and effectively in groups, one-on-one and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Solid understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and human response.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Competition #:

05714325

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH WHS HEALTH,SAFE&PREV

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, HEALTH, SAFETY AND PREVENTION

Close Date:

OCTOBER 11, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT