Community Safety & Emergency Planning Lead

Lilwat Nation; Mount Currie; On-site; CAD 67,040 - 92,180; Full time

Job summary

Lil̓wat Nation in British Columbia seeks a Community Safety Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan for wildfire, flood, and other risks, while strengthening occupational health and safety across facilities and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will coordinate with emergency partners, lead safety programs and training, pursue external funding, and help embed culturally safe practices in all safety activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma, certificate or degree in occupational health and safety, emergency management, community safety, workplace wellness or a related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in occupational health and safety, emergency management, community safety, risk management or a related field.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, WorkSafeBC requirements and other applicable safety legislation.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, emergency planning and developing safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of psychological health and safety, cultural safety, trauma-informed practices and appropriate employee support resources.
• OFA Level 2 or 3 training or willingness to obtain; safety designation such as CRSP/CRST/NCSO is an asset.
• Experience working with a First Nation government or Indigenous community; knowledge of Lil̓wat Nation history, culture, values and customs is preferred.
• Strong project management, planning, organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical information and apply requirements through practical policies and safe work practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, conflict-resolution and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, leaders, community members, regulators and external partners.
• Sound judgement, discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond calmly during emergencies.
• Must provide clear Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector check.
• Must hold valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence and have reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and implement a comprehensive Community Safety Plan, including wildfire, flood, geotechnical, animal, violence-prevention and other identified community risks.
• Develop and administer safety programs, workplans and budgets, and seek external funding for large-scale safety and risk-reduction projects.
• Coordinate or support community wildfire protection planning, floodplain mapping, geotechnical hazard assessments, fuel-management projects and related safety infrastructure.
• Monitor emerging risks and provide timely advice and reports to the CAO, leadership and relevant departments regarding hazards.
• Participate in the Líl̓wat Nation Emergency Operations Committee and support emergency preparedness and response exercises.
• Develop or recommend community safety laws, bylaws, policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Police, Fire Department, emergency-management partners, regulators and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Work with partners to support animal safety and wellness clinics.
• Lead and support occupational health and safety programs in accordance with legislation and policies.
• Coordinate and support the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and training.
• Plan and conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, safety audits and corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations of incidents and near misses; identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Maintain systems for incident reporting, documentation and audit readiness.
• Deliver safety orientation and required training on hazards and emergency procedures.
• Advise leaders on hazard controls and safe work practices; support wellbeing where safety intersects with wellbeing.
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed approaches in incident response while maintaining confidentiality.
• Recommend corrective measures when safety requirements are not followed.
• Prepare reports, briefings, policies and recommendations for leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organizational skills

Coordination

Interpersonal communication

Conflict-resolution

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Emergency response readiness

Education

Diploma/Certificate in occupational health and safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Lil̓wat Nation in British Columbia seeks a Community Safety Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan for wildfire, flood, and other risks, while strengthening occupational health and safety across facilities and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will coordinate with emergency partners, lead safety programs and training, pursue external funding, and help embed culturally safe practices in all safety activities.