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Do you have experience identifying, evaluating and developing risk controls in industrial environments? Have you developed and implemented supporting frameworks to manage multiple risks? If this sounds like you, consider joining our growing team at Preventive Risk Management Services. As an Industrial Risk Specialist, you will lead and support risk-based projects, influence stakeholders across the province, and advise on risk-based strategies.

WorkSafeBC’s preventative risk management services focus on risks to workers in British Columbia, including those that cannot be easily identified and analyzed using WorkSafeBC’s current internal data sources. Risk categories include catastrophic risks, emerging risks, slow-acting damage, and risks that are not detected, underreported, or misdiagnosed. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring experience or insight into the safety implications of AI technologies, automation systems and robotics.

How you will make a difference: It will help ensure British Columbians’ workers return home safely at the end of their work day

Where will you work?

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines remote and in-office work based on the operational needs of the job.

What will you do?

• Evaluate contributing risk factors and potential risk controls by applying risk assessment frameworks, including bowtie analysis, hazard and operability study, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), process mapping and analysis, and other risk assessment frameworks as appropriate.
• Develop, improve and implement risk assessment frameworks and risk management tools to enhance organizational risk information and inform strategic decision-making to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate regulatory frameworks relevant to contributing factors and risk control, and review regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and evaluations and identifying gaps in current risk control measures.
• Where required, travel within the province to liaise with government agencies, employers, professional bodies and industry associations to report on and influence the practical application of the risk-based approach in industrial settings
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviors expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsiveness, respect, fairness, cooperation, responsibility, and forward-thinking.

Is this right for you?

We are looking for someone who can:

• Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Communicate and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills
• Understand and communicate the safety implications of artificial intelligence and automation technologies.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends in artificial intelligence, robotics and job safety
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviors expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsiveness, respect, fairness, cooperation, responsibility, and forward-thinking.

Your background and experience:

• A Master’s degree In a related field and a Minimum of three years of experience In industrial risk assessment and risk management or
• A Bachelor’s degree In a related field and a At least four years of experience In industrial risk assessment and risk management
• Recognized Occupational health and safety certificate is an asset (for example, CRSP, CSP, ROH, CIH, COHN)
• Recognized certificate or hiring Addressing aspects Risk assessment and risk management An asset (e.g. CRM, P.Eng)
• Additional certifications in AI/Automation Safety are highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of project management practices and applications
• expertise Advise on Or supervision Automation projects (e.g. robotic arms, AGVs, sensor systems, IoT deployments) are preferred.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence/machine learning Concepts such as model outputs, confidence intervals, false positives/negatives, and model drift are preferred.
• Training or certification in Functional safety (eg. IEC 61508, ISO 13849) or Robot safety It is an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

It’s important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully meeting the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Make sure you are legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC’s mandatory COVID-19 employee vaccination policy (the “Policy”) has been suspended as of January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, and our infectious disease prevention program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, illness and disability. When work-related injuries or illnesses occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation and safe return to work. We are honored to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating and rewarding. Our positions provide diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do matters, and so do the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference depends on building a team with a rich set of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute their best and authentic selves.

Learn more: discovers Who are we?.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. In addition to a competitive hourly salary of $44.08 – $55.56, your total compensation package includes:

• A defined-benefit retirement plan that provides you with a monthly annuity for life in retirement
• 3 weeks vacation in your first year, with regular increments based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Elective leave and earned leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out What we offer.

Want to apply?

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the evaluation process, please email Recruitment Test Places (SM) When you submit your order.

Application requirements:

In addition to your CV, please submit:

Any additional application materials must be sent via email to Talent Acquisition in HR (SM).