Senior Industry & Safety Programs Specialist

WorkSafeBC; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

3 weeks vacation

Health & dental benefits

Earned time-off arrangements

Education & leadership development

Job summary

WorkSafeBC in British Columbia is seeking Industry and Program Specialists to create and implement advanced occupational health and safety programs that prevent injury and disease. You will help ensure BC workers go home safely at the end of each day, while engaging with industry associations and stakeholders to develop innovative strategies and resources.

The role involves collaborating with healthcare, municipal, and government sectors, traveling within BC, and supporting diverse initiatives,

Qualifications

• A degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of nine years of progressive professional experience and at least 3 years of health and safety experience including risk assessments, program development, audits, and corrective actions.
• We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement strategic prevention services and initiatives.
• Act as a technical resource and apply OHS expertise to stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with industry stakeholders to establish long-term relationships.
• Prepare and deliver impactful OHS presentations to educate on key topics.
• Travel overnight within BC and work evenings or weekends as required.

Skills

9+ years experience

Health & Safety expertise

OHS program development

Education

Degree in related discipline

Job description

WorkSafeBC in British Columbia is seeking Industry and Program Specialists to create and implement advanced occupational health and safety programs that prevent injury and disease. You will help ensure BC workers go home safely at the end of each day, while engaging with industry associations and stakeholders to develop innovative strategies and resources.

The role involves collaborating with healthcare, municipal, and government sectors, traveling within BC, and supporting diverse initiatives,