Manager, Safety and Environmental Compliance

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation company in British Columbia seeks a Safety and Environmental Manager to provide leadership in safety oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations while developing comprehensive safety strategies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a safety-related field and extensive experience in safety management within a rail environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid vacation

Transit passes

Training opportunities

Public Service Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in safety and environmental management.
• Experience in transit occupational safety, especially in rail.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Develop and implement safety strategies and training.

Skills

Safety management expertise

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a safety-related discipline

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd.

British Columbia

Posted Date: October 21, 2025

Closing Date: November 22, 2025

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years. British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Responsible for providing leadership and oversight in ensuring a culture of safety for all BCRTC employees. Ensures BCRTC remains in compliance with all related safety and environment policies and regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the Director to develop appropriate and comprehensive strategies and plans focused on occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. Manages safety and environmental initiatives, projects and campaigns. Acts as a key liaison in the company’s interactions with WorkSafeBC, municipalities, and Environment Canada. Engages effectively with the Executive / Senior Leadership Team (ESLT) and the Board of Directors as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides leadership and oversight in ensuring an overall culture of safety and environmental stewardship across BCRTC. Collaborates with the Director and other stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate and comprehensive safety strategies and plans. Provides training as needed to leaders and staff on safety practices. Provides leadership and oversight in meeting provincial regulations and BCRTC goals with respect to environmental sustainability. Develops, implements, and manages safety programs, projects, data‑driven campaigns, and initiatives that promote safe work practices across BCRTC to mitigate risks and eliminate or minimise harm. Implements appropriate standards, practices, policies, and processes for accident prevention and safety, including necessary controls to identify and mitigate risks, report critical issues, and recommend actions. Provides subject‑matter expertise support to Operation & Maintenance Safety and Project & Contractor Safety teams to implement proper initiatives, projects, and campaigns focusing on prevention and compliance. Ensures overall compliance with WorkSafeBC (WSBC) regulations, municipal requirements, and Environment Canada. Acts as a key liaison between BCRTC and regulatory/enforcement bodies. Develops and manages OHS and environmental compliance and prevention programs and data‑driven initiatives that are compliant with applicable regulations to promote environmental stewardship, physical safety, and mental health for employees. Aligns BCRTC’s integrated safety and environmental management systems to the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards and other industry best practice standards to support continuous improvement. Oversees or supports the response to and investigations of accidents and safety and environmental incidents occurring in BCRTC workplaces, and ensures investigations are performed consistently, accurately, and within established timeframes. Liaises as necessary with external regulatory bodies related to investigations to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Interprets findings and implements corrective action plans to prevent future accidents or incidents. Prepares and presents comprehensive executive‑level reports on investigations, findings, and actions. Collaborates closely with the data analytics team to determine necessary data, set KPIs and targets, prepare and present senior‑level reports, and ensure the quality of data collection and analytics. Maintains, communicates, and reports on BCRTC’s safety and environmental compliance plan, safety risk register, and environmental impact assessments. Acts as the custodians of the system managing data and information relating to health, safety, and environmental concerns and incidents. Maintains occupational health and safety and environmental data to support analytics and reporting. Ensures all environmental analyses and assessments are conducted and reported to governing and regulatory bodies in a timely manner. Manages and drives BCRTC’s sustainability and energy management program and projects, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. Liaises with the Training department to support the development and delivery of health, safety, and environmental training material. Liaises with the Occupational Health department to ensure comprehensive training delivery and accurate claims management and support with return‑to‑work cases from a safety technical perspective. Provides specialised advice to executives, directors, managers, and supervisors on safety matters, recommending actions to support a strong safety culture and compliance. Supports and reinforces a culture of safety across the organization so that customer expectations are met through consistent application of standards, processes, and procedures. Supports the Director in engaging with the ESLT and the Board of Directors to provide regular updates on prevention and safety compliance initiatives and projects, highlighting achievements, challenges, and strategies for improvement. Prepares and presents comprehensive executive‑level reports regarding health, safety, and environmental performance, outlining key metrics, trends, and areas for enhancement. Oversees and manages departmental expenditures, assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget. Leads and manages a team of reporting staff, focusing on selection, development, coaching, performance management, and all aspects of people management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Degree in a safety‑related discipline, plus 8 (eight) years of progressive experience in safety and environmental management‑related fields, including senior‑level roles. Experience in transit occupational safety, especially in a rail environment, and achievement of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation would be considered a significant asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced working knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to safety in an operations and maintenance rail environment.
• Advanced knowledge of regulations, protocols, procedures, concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to safety and environmental management.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant OHS and environmental policies, legislation and legal terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of public transportation modes, infrastructure and operating systems.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to propagate a culture of safety and environmental stewardship and liaise with leaders, staff and external stakeholders.
• Solid problem‑solving skills with advanced analytical skills to identify innovative approaches and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
• Excellent prioritising, organising and time‑management skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and web‑based systems.
• Solid leadership skills to manage a team of staff or contractors and to lead projects and initiatives.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.50 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident – This position works predominantly on‑site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $107,200 – $160,800 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. The total compensation package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings, will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply’ button at the top right corner or go to www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your cover letter and resume as one PDF document prior to uploading your application online.

Posting Date: October 21, 2025 – Please note that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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