Health & Safety Senior Specialist

Whistler Blackcomb; Whistler; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Whistler Blackcomb as a Health & Safety Senior Specialist, ensuring comprehensive support for safety programs across operations. Engage with various departments to enhance Health & Safety training, monitor compliance, and promote a safety culture while enjoying an array of employee perks such as ski passes and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Free Epic pass(es)

Employee discounts on lodging and food

Health Insurance, Dental and Vision

Referral Program

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or certificate in H&S or related field is required.
• Experience in safety management systems and audit processes is essential.
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal audits of H&S programs.
• Facilitate H&S training for department leaders.
• Support incident investigations and documentation.

Skills

Safety management systems

Incident management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Post-Secondary degree in Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Rockies

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters
  
  

West

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass
  
  

Northeast

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched
  
  

Mid-Atlantic

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder
  
  

Midwest

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks
  
  

Canada

• Whistler Blackcomb
  
  

Australia

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham
  
  

Health & Safety Senior Specialist

Date: Jun 23, 2025

Location:

Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Year Round

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
  
  

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
  
  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manger, the H&S Senior Specialist engages directly with all lines of business at Whistler Blackcomb to provide Health & Safety guidance, support and resources to strengthen H&S programs. This role involves working directly with multiple stakeholders to ensure Health & Safety training, incident reviews, auditing and documentation is being conducted and will also work to manage policies and programs that are driven by the company and regulatory agencies such as WorkSafeBC. The role requires strong technical skills combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $70,000- $90,000
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Housing Availability: No
• Other Specifics: Must have accommodation in the Sea to Sky Corridor
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal audits of H&S programs and execute follow up and feedback as necessary.
• Facilitate H&S training to department leaders as required and provide ongoing support
• Support WhistlerBlackcomb supervisors & managers with incident investigations, follow up with action plans and ensure documentation of work
• Monitor electronic employee records, report and follow up on deficiencies
• Support Joint Occupation H&S Committee
• Support the contractor safety program
• Support the Manager of Health and Safety and serve in their absence
• Responding to inquiries and advising department leaders on specific H&S-related matters
• Identify and recommend opportunities to expand H&S training programs and resources to meet departmental or enterprise needs
• Monitor and update H&S content and resources on internal website to reflect new information and regulatory changes
• Develop an understanding of the core business needs and historic/current/predictive safety metrics in order to adjust safety strategy accordingly.
• Execute projects as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

• Post-Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in H&S or related field
• Experience with safety management systems and injury management practices
• Comprehensive understanding of WorkSafeBC
• Experience with project management, implementing new initiatives, delivering in person and online training
• Experience working independently & as a part of a team with proven time management and organizational skills
• Experience providing clear and affective feedback to all levels within an organization
• Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Experience conducting audits
• Proven ability to gain cooperation and build relationships with a broad range of partners and stakeholders
• BC Driver License
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Proficient in English
• Able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level
• Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor an asset
• OFA I first Aid certificate or higher an asset
  
  

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 509190

Reference Date: 06/19/2025

Job Code Function: Mountain Safety

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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