Senior Safety Advisor

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Transit passes

Paid vacation

Training

Job summary

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) is seeking a Safety Advisor to support Expo and Millennium SkyTrain operations in Metro Vancouver, focusing on safety program administration and investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a safety-related diploma, a CRSP designation or equivalent, five years of related experience, and advanced communication and analytical skills for on-call advisory work.

Qualifications

• Diploma in safety-related discipline plus a CRSP designation or equivalent.
• 5 years of related progressive experience.
• Advanced knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations and compile statistics.
• Provide advanced advisory support to committees and regulatory agencies.
• Lead/participate in on-call safety advisory activities.

Skills

Safety regulations

Communication

Analytical

Leadership / Supervisory

Time management

Education

Diploma in safety-related discipline

CRSP designation or equivalent

Tools

Office software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The requirements for this job are typically acquired through a diploma in a safety-related discipline, plus a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or equivalent plus 5 years of related progressive experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to safety such as WorkSafe BC regulations.

Advanced knowledge of the relevant policies, legislation, and legal terminology.

Excellent prioritizing, organizing and time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility in providing advice on an on-call basis.

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to conduct complex investigations, provide an advanced level of advice, lead committees, and liaise with regulatory agencies.

Advanced analytical skills to investigate accidents and critical incidents, analyze and document findings, and compile and analyze statistics.

Solid problem-solving skills to determine cause of complex accidents and critical incidents, and to develop/recommend corrective action.

Advanced working knowledge of standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and web-based systems.

Supervisory experience in an unionized environment is an asset.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $84,480 - $126,720 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

Posting Date: October 2nd 2026

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].