Return to Work & Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

District of Saanich; Saanich; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

DISTRICT OF SAANICH CORPORATE SERVICES in the OHS Division seeks a Return to Work & Occupational Health & Safety Specialist. The role supports Workplace Injury Management and OHS programs, reporting to the Manager of OHS and coordinating claims, modified-work opportunities, and privacy protections.

Requirements include a post-secondary degree, five years in occupational health and safety in a unionized environment, and one of CRSP, CDMP, CRTWC, CVRP, RTWDM, or COHN(C).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree required in a related field.
• Five years of experience in occupational health and safety and disability management in a unionized environment.
• Designations CRSP/CDMP/CRTWC/CVRP/RTWDM/COHN(C) preferred.
• BC Class 5 Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Workplace Injury Management program with employees, supervisors, managers, union reps, HR, payroll, healthcare providers and WorkSafeBC.
• Provide technical/regulatory expertise for incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, audits, training, procedures, and policy development.
• Support Joint Health and Safety Committees as assigned and analyze claims data to prepare reports and recommendations.

Skills

Workplace Injury Management

Regulatory compliance

Privacy protection

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

CRSP

CDMP

CRTWC

CVRP

RTWDM

COHN(C)

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH CORPORATE SERVICES

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIVISION

Return to Work & Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME EXEMPT POSITION - UP TO 6 MONTHS OR UNTIL RETURN OF THE INCUMBENT

The District of Saanich is a diverse and growing municipality committed to delivering responsive, sustainable public services and supporting a safe, healthy, and high-performing workplace. Corporate Services provides essential organizational support that enables employees and departments to serve the community effectively.

The Corporate Services Department is seeking a collaborative and highly skilled Return to Work & Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to join the Occupational Health and Safety Division. Reporting to the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety, this role supports the District's commitment to the physical and psychological health and safety of all Saanich employees through our Workplace Injury Management (WIM) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Programs.

The Specialist coordinates all aspects of the District's Workplace injury Management program, working closely with employees, supervisors, managers, union representatives, Human Resources, payroll, healthcare providers, and WorkSafeBC. The role supports timely claims reporting and management, identifies and coordinates modified-work opportunities, and protects confidential medical and personal information. The position also provides technical and regulatory expertise for incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, Certificate of Recognition audits, OHS training, safe-work procedures, and policy and program development. The Specialist supports Joint Health and Safety Committees as assigned and analyzes claims and incident data, prepares reports and makes recommendations.

Requirements include a post-secondary degree in a related field, together with five years of experience in occupational health and safety and disability management in a unionized environment. Applicants must hold one of the following designations: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP), Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM), or Canadian Occupational Health Nurse (COHN(C)). A valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will demonstrate thorough knowledge of disability claims management principles, WorkSafeBC requirements, the Workers Compensation Act, occupational health and safety legislation, human rights and privacy considerations, and collective agreement provisions. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted.

This is a temporary full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $104,835 to $123,270 (2026 rates), plus an excellent benefits package. Additional details, including the job description and competition information, are available at www.saanich.ca.

Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence.