Leader, Provincial Safety Management Systems

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 74,610 - 107,259; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Leader, Provincial Safety Management Systems in Surrey, BC. This remote role involves developing and managing workplace safety systems, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess substantial leadership experience in occupational safety. Responsibilities include enhancing safety strategies, managing budgets, and addressing stakeholder issues. The position offers a salary range between CAD $54.16 - $77.86 per hour, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Seven to nine years of leadership experience.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Provincial Workplace Safety systems.
• Guide and lead staff ensuring effective program implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Occupational safety

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, hygiene, ergonomics, or a related field

Seven to nine years of related experience

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent

Tools

Proficiency in PC and software applications

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $54.16 - $77.86 / hour.

Job Summary

Bring your demonstrated knowledge to this exciting opportunity as a Leader, Provincial Safety Management Systems with Fraser Health’s Provincial Workplace Health Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Provincial Workplace Safety systems. This position is based out of our office in Surrey, BC and will be a remote role with occasional travel primarily in the Lower Mainland. The successful candidate will be part of the on‑call rotation to support the Provincial Workplace Health Contact Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of long-range Health Authorities’ Safety and Prevention goals for the OSH Directors regarding designated safety programs.
• Plans, develops, leads, manages and evaluates Safety and Prevention services for the Health Authorities; provides leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, evaluation and the continuous improvement of Health Authorities’ safety and prevention strategies to ensure programs align with strategic and operational plans.
• Ensures appropriate change management and legacy training systems are established to support successful and durable implementations.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the specific program and takes an active role in managing stakeholder issues and disputes and/or negotiating complex issues related to such programs.
• Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff using effective management techniques; hires, trains and supervises staff including conducting performance reviews, employee discipline; initiates terminations when appropriate.
• Establishes partnerships with key stakeholders by collaborating on integrated services to minimize the impact of health and safety issues within the respective organization.
• Ensures compliance with collective agreements, government regulations and applicable policies and procedures with regard to safety.
• Develops and recommends financial and operational plans; develops and manages the operating and capital budget for the assigned portfolio.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure expenditures are consistent with budget projections; implements corrective action, as required to meet budget targets.
• Develops and implements team goals and objectives, policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient program implementation and consulting services.
• Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of staff education and training programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, hygiene, ergonomics or a related field.
• Seven (7) to nine (9) years’ recent, related experience in the leadership of a similar function.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Detailed Overview

Reporting the Director, Health Authorities Workplace Health Services, the Leader, Provincial Safety Management Systems is responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing management of Provincial Workplace Safety systems, standards, programs and supporting systems that support the priority directions established by the Health Authority Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Directors Committee. Develops programs and standards to ensure consistent local implementation of provincially identified programs, standards and systems across the Health Authorities. The Leader is responsible for WorkSafeBC (WSBC) regulatory responses and policy reviews and policy and analytical support that targets reductions of work related risks and injuries. Represents the Health Authority Safety and Prevention Managers at provincial meetings and engages with external stakeholder groups such as WSBC, HEABC and health sector unions for program development and implementation and to negotiate the structure and processes of the HA Safety programs, services and standards.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of long‑range Health Authorities’ Safety and Prevention goals for the OSH Directors regarding designated safety programs.
• Plans, develops, leads, manages and evaluates Safety and Prevention services for the Health Authorities; provides leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, evaluation and the continuous improvement of Health Authorities' safety and prevention strategies to ensure programs align with strategic and operational plans; ensures appropriate change management and legacy training systems are established to support successful and durable implementations.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the specific program and takes an active role in managing stakeholder issues and disputes and/or negotiating complex issues related to such programs.
• Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff using effective management techniques; hires, trains and supervises staff including conducting performance reviews, employee discipline; initiates terminations when appropriate.
• Establishes partnerships with key stakeholders by collaborating on integrated services to minimize the impact of health and safety issues within the respective organization; ensures compliance with collective agreements, government regulations and applicable policies and procedures with regard to safety.
• Develops and recommends financial and operational plans; develops and manages the operating and capital budget for the assigned portfolio; monitors expenditures to ensure expenditures are consistent with budget projections; implements corrective action, as required to meet budget targets.
• Develops and implements team goals and objectives, policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient program implementation and consulting services; leads the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of staff education and training programs.
• Develops collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including other health authorities, provincial unions and other external organizations to develop, implement, evaluate and revise applicable programs based on best practices.
• Coordinates provincial processes such as WorkSafeBC regulatory reviews, BC Clinical Support Services (BCCSS) Contracts, communities of practice and the regular review and maintenance of developed standards and programs. Identifies and initiates priority projects in consultation with OSH Directors and Prevention Leaders.
• Participates in provincial steering committee meetings and provides leadership and expertise in workforce health and safety at the provincial level.
• Identifies and promotes the development of research opportunities and utilization of research findings in the field of occupational health and safety; represents FH on internal/external committees or task groups as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, hygiene, ergonomics or a related field plus seven (7) to nine (9) years’ recent, related experience in the leadership of a similar function or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary and best practice approaches in occupational health and wellness.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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