Safety Manager, Special Projects

Bc Ferry Services Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Defined benefit pension

Four weeks vacation

Wellness programs

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Safety Manager, Special Projects to lead important safety initiatives, drive continuous improvement and embed safety across our operations. The role spans across teams to bring structure, coordination and momentum to time-sensitive safety projects that support Safety First, Safety Always.

You will manage emergent risks, sustain safety programs and oversee regulatory reporting with WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada and TSB, while writing policies and partnering with departments

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field; equivalent experience.
• CRSP or other safety certifications are an asset.
• PMP or CAPM designation preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience within BC Ferries operations or a similar industry.
• Experience with safety regulations including Workers Compensation Act, OHSA, Canada Shipping Act, Drinking Water Protection Act, TDG Act and Regulations.
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional initiatives or managing programs with competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, training and organizational culture-change initiatives.
• Strong planning, organizational and resource-coordination skills with the ability to translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and briefings for senior leaders.
• Sound judgment and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Emergent risks: develop scope, budget, scheduling and delivery for emergent safety projects.
• Sustain safety project portfolios across maturity levels.
• Records management per BC Ferries Safety Management System standards.
• Cross-department collaboration to secure resources and support.
• Regulatory partner support for WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada and TSB reporting.
• Regulation interpretation to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Policy writing and management with cross-department teams.
• Facilitate risk assessments and advanced investigations as needed.
• Safety communications across fleets.
• Support for SMS/ISM/MSMSR initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Planning and organizing

Communication skills

Decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

SAFETY MANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS

Victoria, Vancouver Island or Lower Mainland

THE OPPORTUNITY

At BC Ferries, safety is more than a priority; it’s our commitment to the people who work here and the communities we serve. We’re looking for a Safety Manager, Special Projects to lead important safety initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen how safety is embedded across our operations.

Working across teams and departments, you’ll bring structure, coordination and momentum to time-sensitive and emergent safety projects. From implementing new initiatives and supporting operational teams to overseeing critical regulatory programs, you’ll help turn safety objectives into practical, sustainable results—supporting our commitment to Safety First, Safety Always.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of strategic, operationally driven safety projects that don’t fall under traditional capital programs but are critical to how we operate every day.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Safety Management System, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Emergent Risks – New project initiative, scope development, resource and budget allocation, scheduling, facilitation, communication and delivery (implementation) of a variety of emergent risk, safety-driven projects and initiatives.
• Safety Project and Program Sustainment – Inheriting existing projects, initiatives and safety program portfolios at different stages of maturity, providing necessary management, quality assurance, auditing, assessment and evaluation.
• Records Management – Ensuring project portfolio documents, new and existing, are appropriately documented, stored and controlled to BCF standards within the BC Ferries Safety Management System.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration – Proactively liaising with departmental management to acquire resources, information and support to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Regulatory Partner Support – Providing support for time-sensitive WorkSafeBC information requests and Transport Canada and Transportation Safety Board reporting requirements.
• Regulation Interpretation – Evaluating new, emergent and existing safety regulations to ensure the company’s alignment and compliance requirements are met or exceeded.
• Policy Writing and Management – Collaborating with cross-departmental teams to maintain and update existing and new safety policies.
• Risk Assessment Facilitation – Facilitating the company’s facilitated risk assessments when assigned.
• Advanced Investigation Facilitation – Facilitating the company’s advanced investigations when assigned.
• Safety Communications – Producing fleet-wide safety communications as required.
• SMS/ISM/MSMSR Support – Supporting the advancement and continued improvement of the BC Ferries Safety Management System through additional assigned duties.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CRSP or other safety certifications are an asset.
• PMP or CAPM designation preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience working within BC Ferries operations or a similar industry and an understanding of the operational environment preferred.
• Experience in safety management, including an understanding of the application of various regulations, including but not limited to:
• Workers Compensation Act Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Canada Shipping Act Drinking Water Protection Act Drinking Water Protection Regulation Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations
• Experience leading projects, coordinating cross-functional initiatives or managing programs with competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, training and organizational culture-change initiatives.
• Strong planning, organizational and resource-coordination skills, with the ability to translate objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and the ability to brief and engage senior leaders.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information, navigate changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a regular full‑time position with a target salary range of $83,500–$104,300 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan
• Minimum four weeks’ vacation
• Wellness programs and employee discounts

November 22, 2026

“We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC.”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you’ll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+) and others who reflect our ever‑changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.