Coordinator, Safety

Greater Victoria Public Library; Victoria; On-site; CAD 146,026,000 - 158,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Job summary

Greater Victoria Public Library seeks a Coordinator, Safety to lead our Occupational Health and Safety program and ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations across all GVPL locations. You will collaborate with leaders and staff to identify risks and implement preventive strategies while supporting investigations and fostering a psychologically healthy workplace.

The role reports to Facilities, Safety, Security and Risk Management and requires coordinating with the Assistant Director, People

Qualifications

• Experience leading occupational health and safety programs.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and GVPL policies.
• Ability to foster safe, inclusive, and psychologically healthy workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Library's Occupational Health and Safety program.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and GVPL policies.
• Collaborate with leaders, staff, and external agencies to identify risks.
• Support investigations and promote a strong safety culture across locations.

Skills

OHS expertise

Safety program management

Workplace safety

Risk assessment

Training & development

Job description

Greater Victoria Public Library

Coordinator, Safety

2026-79E Category Facilities, Safety, Security and Risk Management Job Type Regular - Full-time Posting Type External Work Location Central - Administration, Victoria, BC Hours per Week 35 Salary Range (per hour) $58.26 - $63.31 (Pay Band 19) Union Membership This is a Union Position (CUPE 410) DESCRIPTION √ Are you an occupational health and safety professional looking to make a difference in your community? √ Would you like to contribute to an inclusive and psychologically healthy and safety workplace culture by demonstrating respect, compassion, empathy and integrity? √ Do you excel in fostering innovation, effective and enthusiastic team relationships among staff with diverse backgrounds and skills?

Role Reporting to the Director, Facilities, Safety, Security and Risk Management, and working in close partnership with the Assistant Director, People and Culture through a functional (dotted line) reporting relationship, the Coordinator, Safety leads Greater Victoria Public Library’s (GVPL) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program. The position ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, applicable legislation, and GVPL policies while proactively supporting safe, inclusive, and psychologically healthy work environments. The Coordinator, Safety collaborates with leaders, employees, committees, and external agencies to identify risks, implement prevention strategies, support investigations, and foster a strong organizational culture of safety. This role influences both physical and psychological health and safety across all GVPL locations.

• Work schedule: Line 8: Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Please find a copy of the job description here
• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
• The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory police information/background check for the vulnerable sector

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description in order to be considered for a position. It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate on the application how their education and experience meet the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date. Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description. Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education. Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

Applications will be accepted until 12 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted. This position is open to internal and external applicants, and qualified internal applicants will be given preference. We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will contact only those selected to move forward.