Manager Divisional Planning and Coordination

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a highly skilled Manager, Divisional Planning & Coordination to lead the Prevention Services Division from the Divisional Strategy and Operations Department. The role focuses on delivering services and guiding strategic initiatives, with accountability for staff and budget execution in a hybrid work model from our Richmond Office.

The position involves producing high-profile reports, guiding policy deployment, and coordinating cross-functional activities to advance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with people management or leading a high-performing team.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field or CPA/CFA designation.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in project management; OH&S experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the divisional strategy and operations team to ensure effective service delivery for the Prevention Services Division.
• Oversee and implement strategic project coordination via team business plans and governance.
• Ensure policy and standard alignment within assigned areas and provide guidance on operational matters.
• Direct ongoing projects, reports, processes, and initiatives critical to the division and department.
• Coordinate divisional communications and respond to external requests from stakeholders (e.g., Ministry).
• Participate in division-level planning and budgeting, and support organizational strategy implementation.

Skills

People management

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or Master's degree

CPA/CFA designation

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the Manager, Divisional Planning & Coordination role responsible for managing business operations and strategies for the Prevention Services Division, from within the Divisional Strategy and Operations Department. The position provides leadership and direction to assigned staff and is responsible for managing the activities of the assigned area to ensure the effective delivery of services and implementation of WorkSafeBC and divisional goals, priorities and plan.

The incumbent will also be responsible for managing and producing a variety of high-profile and technical reports and updates. This includes statistical work, for internal and external consumption, for varying levels of management and staff that support the strategic and efficient operation of prevention services.

How you'll make a difference

You'll help ensure B.C. workers go home safely at the end of their workday.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

What you’ll do

As a Manager, Divisional Planning & Coordination, you will:

• Manage the divisional strategy and operations team to ensure effective delivery of services to the Prevention Services Division.
• Ensure the effective delivery of strategic project coordination services through oversight and by developing and implementing team business plans to support and achieve the division's strategic objectives.
• Ensure that WorkSafeBC and Divisional policies, procedures, best practices and standards are appropriately implemented within assigned areas including providing advice, guidance, and direction to assigned staff and others on policies, business plans and operational matters relating to prevention services strategic project support. In some cases, developing standards where there are none.
• Manage and oversee and provide assurance to ongoing projects, reports, processes and initiatives critical to the team, department, and Prevention Services Division.
• Divisional communication and coordination including respond to external requests (e.g., Ministry) that may have significant impact on their operations and initiatives
• Participate as a member of the management team of the Division in business planning activities and provide input into planning and implementing changes and initiatives as required.
• Manage and direct assigned staff in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving divisional priorities and objectives including hiring, evaluation, discipline, and termination of staff, as required.
• Manage the financial resources within the allocated budget including planning, developing and administration of the annual operating budget for the assigned area.
• Collaborate and partner with various stakeholders across the division and organization to ensure the successful delivery of the Prevention Plan and divisional strategies.
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment while maximizing your ability to develop and implement business plans.
• Exhibit tact and considerable judgement when responding to internal and external inquiries.
• Enjoy working independently plus a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Cultivate excellent working relationships in liaising with WorkSafeBC management and staff as well as external stakeholders.

Your experience and educational background

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with people manager experience or leading a high performing team
• Broad knowledge and expertise in project management, occupational health and safety experience is not required but is nice to have
• And a MBA or Master's university degree in a relevant field (finance, economics, policy, accounting etc.) or a recognized accounting or finance designation (ie CPA, CFA)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $119,091 - $144,695/annually