Occupational Safety Officer - Various Locations

WorkSafeBC; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health and safety organization in Canada seeks an Occupational Safety Officer (OSO) to ensure safe working conditions across various industries. The role involves inspection, education, and compliance enforcement. Candidates should possess at least 4 years of relevant experience and knowledge of occupational health and safety standards. Benefits include competitive pay, a pension plan, vacation days, and growth opportunities, with a salary range of $48.46 – $61.09 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Car allowance or company vehicle

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in health and safety.
• General knowledge of occupational health and safety.
• Proficient in analyzing and mitigating workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

• Proactively inspect workplaces for safety compliance.
• Educate employers and workers on health and safety matters.
• Write orders to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical-thinking skills

Knowledge of workplace industrial processes

Interpersonal skills

Education

OHS diploma or equivalent

CRSP/CSP certification

Job description

Overview

Our Prevention Services division is dedicated to the prevention of workplace injury, illness, disease, and death. We engage with employers and workers to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe primarily through education, consultation, and enforcement.

We have a strong focus on Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and we want you to help ensure every worker in British Columbia goes home safely at the end of the day.

As an Occupational Safety Officer (OSO) you will have at least four years of direct hands‑on progressive industry experience in one or two of the following industries and have been involved in workplace health and safety in the following industries: Agriculture, Asbestos, Construction, Fishing & Marine, Forestry, Coastal Falling, Health Care, Health & Safety Program Management, Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Psychological Health & Safety, Trades and Utilities, Transportation & Warehousing, and Wood Products.

• Abbotsford – Health Care, H&S Program Management, and Psychological H&S, Health Care
• Courtenay – Fishing & Marine, Construction, Industrial Construction, Trades & Utilities, and Oil & Gas
• Cranbrook – Health Care, H&S Program Management, and Psychological H&S
• Prince George – Forestry, Manufacturing, Trades & Utilities, and Wood Products
• Richmond – Manufacturing, and Transportation & Warehousing
• Port Moody – Asbestos, Construction, Industrial Construction, and Trades & Utilities
• Victoria – Health Care, H&S Program Management, and Psychological H&S

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

In this role, you’ll work primarily in the field or community and remotely, based on the operational needs of the position. Occasionally you may be asked to come to the office for training and orientation.

We will be reviewing applications weekly, so apply today. Our team training module is scheduled to start March 2026. Please specify in your cover letter and/or application which location(s) you’re applying to.

What you’ll do

Engage with workers and employers from various industries to reduce risk and keep workplaces healthy and safe through education, consultation, and enforcement. You will:

• Proactively inspect workplaces to ensure a safe work environment is being maintained and convey potential hazards, risks, and/or controls
• Mitigate potential health or safety hazards to workers, ensuring workers and the employer are apprised of their responsibilities, and that first‑aid services and equipment meet current criteria
• Write orders to ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulation
• Consult with and educate employers, workers, and others on occupational health and safety matters
• Partner with industry to ensure the success of safety initiatives
• Consistently model 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?

• Apply your knowledge of workplace industrial processes, equipment, and technology to make workplaces safer
• Use your interpersonal and communication skills to convey potential hazards, risks, and/or controls and gain compliance on complex health and safety issues within various work environments
• Use your critical‑thinking skills to analyze and evaluate unique workplace health and safety hazards and identify effective mitigations and controls
• Make and enforce timely decisions independently and objectively, using sound judgment and technical knowledge
• Handle high pressure, and sometimes tense situations and emergencies with a high level of professionalism
• Work variable hours, be available for emergency call‑out after hours or weekends, and be willing to travel throughout the province

Your background and experience

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant and progressive experience in one or two of the industries listed above, giving you broad knowledge of the industry's processes, equipment, terminology, risks, and hazards. Possible roles held include superintendent, health and safety representative, owner, foreman, tradesperson, equipment operator, health and safety coordinator, health and safety manager, or health & safety consultant.
• General knowledge of occupational health and safety as evidenced by education (e.g., OHS diploma), certification (e.g., CRSP/CSP), and/or experience in OH&S (e.g., formal OH&S experience or active Joint Health Committee member) is a requirement.

Important to know

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID‑19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023. We reserve the right to re‑implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

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 serve 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What it's like to work at WorkSafeBC

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

Learn more: Discover who we are

Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you will have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work—and life.

• 3 weeks of vacation in the first year with regular increases based on years of service, and optional leave arrangements such as the Earned Time Off (ETO) program where you can generate an additional 13 flex days off annually
• Competitive benefits package (with no waiting period) and contributions toward an excellent (defined) government pension plan
• Car allowance or company vehicle, company cell phone & laptop
• Access to in‑house training, yearly tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and more!

Salary

$48.46 – $61.09 per hour, with regular increases that will commensurate with experience.

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please e‑mail Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.