Proactive Workplace Safety & Risk Lead

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC in British Columbia is seeking a Workplace Safety Coordinator to support health and safety initiatives across our diverse portfolio. You will help ensure compliance with OH&S legislation, support the implementation of corporate OHS programs, and promote a proactive safety culture through hazard identification, inspections, incident prevention, and training.

This is a 12-month temporary role based in BC with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in risk management, program development, or project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, OHSR/WHMIS regulations and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive risk assessments across operations, financial, reputational, health, safety, and environmental areas with senior management.
• Design and implement emergency preparedness programs, including response plans and staff exercises.
• Develop and oversee compliance programs for permits, inspections, hazardous materials, and workplace safety.
• Analyze compliance data, interpret trends, and recommend actionable measures to reduce risks and improve resilience.
• Educate and empower teams through training on safety regulations, prime contractor responsibilities, and risk management best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage hazardous materials, coordinate consultants, and ensure environmental responsibility.
• Conduct site visits across the province as needed, with occasional overnight travel.
• Models the expected professional behaviours: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, forward thinking.

Skills

Strategic and proactive

Collaborative relationship-building

Safety and compliance passion

Data-driven problem solving

Adaptable and resilient

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or a related field

Job description

WorkSafeBC in British Columbia is seeking a Workplace Safety Coordinator to support health and safety initiatives across our diverse portfolio. You will help ensure compliance with OH&S legislation, support the implementation of corporate OHS programs, and promote a proactive safety culture through hazard identification, inspections, incident prevention, and training.

This is a 12-month temporary role based in BC with travel as needed.