OHS Licensing & Permitting Specialist | Risk & Compliance

WorkSafeBC; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

3 weeks vacation in first year

Health care and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement and leadership/​

development opportunities

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a Licensing and Permitting Officer who will serve as an OHS licensing subject matter expert, manage licensing and permitting files, and enforce regulatory requirements across BC. The role involves risk assessment, complex file management, and mentoring colleagues in a dynamic enforcement environment.

The position supports worker safety with hybrid work options, and is based in Richmond, Kelowna, or Nanaimo offices while aligning with union guidelines.

Qualifications

• A university degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of real-time experience related to OHS compliance auditing.
• Experience working in asbestos abatement is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions that protect lives using evidence-based licensing and enforcement authority to address risk.
• Independently manage complex files, interpret law and policy, and make fair, transparent, defensible decisions about who can operate—and under what conditions.
• Plan risk-based inspections, conduct audits, investigate complaints, and contribute technical expertise.
• Help shape stronger regulatory programs by turning emerging risks, program data, industry developments, and stakeholder feedback into improvements to criteria, procedures, service standards, and policy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote licensing and permitting programs; develop and deliver presentations, tools, and resources that strengthen understanding of program requirements; mentor new licensing and permitting officers.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory interpretation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Education

University degree in a related discipline

6 years OHS compliance auditing experience

Experience in asbestos abatement (preferred)

Job description

WorkSafeBC is seeking a Licensing and Permitting Officer who will serve as an OHS licensing subject matter expert, manage licensing and permitting files, and enforce regulatory requirements across BC. The role involves risk assessment, complex file management, and mentoring colleagues in a dynamic enforcement environment.

The position supports worker safety with hybrid work options, and is based in Richmond, Kelowna, or Nanaimo offices while aligning with union guidelines.