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Manage and direct assigned staff in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving Divisional priorities. Hire, orient, evaluate, coach, and manage staff performance.
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Oversee and ensure the effective delivery of Prevention services and programs, including education and consultation with employers and workers and enforcement of the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
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Participate in business planning and decision-making activities related to the continual improvement of our prevention services
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Develop, lead, and implement regional and provincial short- and long-term projects that support the efficient and effective delivery of quality work at the field level
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Provide advice to management and field staff to ensure the effective application of law, policy, and guidelines applicable to occupational health and safety
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Work directly with both internal and external stakeholders, including industry, employer, and labour representatives.
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Lead a team working in a complex, high volume, regulatory environment
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Develop strategies and solutions to address complex industry issues and initiatives in order to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe
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Provide occupational health and safety expertise and guidance to WorkSafeBC staff and stakeholders
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Use a people-centric approach to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
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Promote collaboration within the team and across the departments
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Deliver extraordinary customer service and exhibit proficient skills in public speaking and presentations
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Project management skills are an asset
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Travel to locations in BC and stay overnight as required
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Occasional on-call manager work is required as part of the position's responsibilities
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A degree in a relevant discipline, such as occupational health and safety, occupational hygiene, industrial psychology etc.
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A minimum of five years of experience in occupational health and safety in an industry (construction or hygiene background preferably) where you have gained knowledge of the industry process and experience in managing common health and safety risks and hazards unique to the industry.
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A minimum of three years of work experience in a management role with oversight and/or management of staff in occupational health and safety that demonstrates a broad knowledge of industry, employer, and labour issues.
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Experience in a unionized. environment is an asset.
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A track record of successful project management and implementation.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. For instance, candidates with a relevant diploma and certificate would be required to have additional years of experience.
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Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
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Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
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4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
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Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
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Optional leave arrangements
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Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
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Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email
