Manager, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety

Classification: Management Band A, Excluded

Office Location: Fort St John or Victoria

Salary: $87,064 - $117,872 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:
The Manager, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety (Manager) is responsible for advancing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment across the BCER. With a primary focus on occupational health and safety (OHS), this position leads the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety program, ensures compliance with all applicable legislation, and drives a culture of physical and psychological wellbeing across the BCER.

This role also supports broader human resources functions and initiatives, including employee relations, wellness initiatives, and the integration of safety into HR policies and practices. The Manager works closely with other HR team members to implement programs and initiatives that are linked to the BCER’s strategic priorities and achieve a solutions based approach that drives organizational capacity, capabilities, and performance.

Organization Chart:
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, People & Transformation
Vice President, Human Resources & Workplace
Executive Director, Workplace & Employee Experience
Director, Learning & Development
Manager, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety

RESPONSIBILITIES
Occupational Health and Safety
Manage and lead the continuous improvement of the organization’s Occupational Health and Safety program.

Monitor and evaluate safety performance, identifying trends and implementing strategies to mitigate risks.

Lead and support workplace audits, inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed.

Interpret and ensure compliance with OHS legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Provide guidance and advice to leadership on health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.

Monitor work environments, equipment, and processes to proactively identify safety risks.

Design and deliver training programs and sessions to increase awareness and build capacity on health, safety, and wellness topics.

Develop, implement, and maintain OHS policies and procedures to support a strong safety culture.

Support wellness and psychological safety initiatives across the organization.

Assist with OHS-related claims, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.

Collaborate with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and implement recommendations.

Reporting and Compliance
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational and compliance requirements, audits, and incident tracking.

Product regular reports and presentations on safety metrics, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Human Resources Support
Advise on employee relations matters, including interpretation of collective agreements and workplace policies.

Collaborate with Human Resources team on wellness, engagement, and inclusion strategies and initiatives that support both organizational and employee well-being.

Other responsibilities and related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Degree or diploma from a recognized university in a related field (Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources), and three to five years of directly related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience with safety program development and management.

Demonstrated experience working with safety legislation, incident response, and workplace investigations.

Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of employee wellness initiatives and programs.

Demonstrated experience supporting Human Resources processes such as accommodation and employee relations.

Proven ability to build relationships, influence change, and navigate sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, unions, and external regulatory bodies.

Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training sessions.

Demonstrated experience in a unionized environment interpreting and applying policy and collective agreements.

Key Competencies:
Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement.

Flexibility and Adaptability
The ability and willingness to adjust to diverse situations and work effectively with a variety of individuals or groups. It involves understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives, adapting one’s approach as situations change, and accepting changes within one’s work. It also encompasses reacting positively to change and cooperating readily with revised methods and priorities in a changing work environment.

Influence
The ability to guide and shape others’ understanding of key issues and priorities to achieve corporate goals while appreciating cultural and political nuances. It involves using strategic communication and relationship building to effectively influence and align others to support organizational objectives.

Team Building
The ability to develop group identity, facilitate decision-making, and foster open and effective communication within diverse teams across the organization. It involves building and sustaining trust through integrity, concern for others, consistent behaviour, following through on commitments, and promoting open communication.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.