Director, Occupational Health and Safety (Construction)

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $123,000 to $169,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity considerations. Please note that the offer may fall anywhere within the posted range and is not necessarily at the top end.

About us:

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With approximately $15 billion in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight.

Why Join Us:

At TI Corp, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving transformative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Here, your contributions will not only shape your career but also the future of our infrastructure landscape. Join us and be a part of something impactful!

Overview:

The Director, Occupational Health and Safety is responsible for developing the vision and leading the strategic development and operational oversight of TI Corp's safety programs across all corporate and project operations. Acting from the owner’s perspective, this role will oversee all safety related activities and implement strategies to ensure that contractors and internal business units consistently adhere to safety standards, regulatory compliance and promote an enterprise-wide safety culture.

What We Offer:

• Vacation starts at five weeks and with an additional one day per year of service to a maximum of six weeks.
• TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues.
• Extended health and dental benefits plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually.
• We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan – if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly.
• Hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work from home two days a week following an orientation period.
• Top-up allowance for maternity and parental leave.
• Free travel insurance for full-time employees.
• Transit subsidy program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversees a proactive and systematic approach to the continued development, implementation and review of TI Corp’s comprehensive Safety Management System.
• Ensures the vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap of the occupational health and safety program are aligned with organizational objectives focusing on a consistent commitment to health and safety across all projects and corporate business units.
• Provides safety expertise and recommendations to executive leadership and Board of Directors on enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic safety investments that drive continuous improvement and integration across all corporate operations.
• Establishes and maintains strategic collaborative relationships each Executive Project Director and the Prime Contractor counterparts to prioritize project safety initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains strategic collaborative relationships with stakeholders such as WorkSafeBCand corporate department leads, to drive organizational priorities and solutions for a 'Safety First' culture across all teams.
• Oversees the development and implementation of enterprise-wide standardized organizational health and safety policies, protocols, risk assessments, mitigation strategies and initiatives that comply with provincial and federal regulations with responsibility for results across the organization.
• Interprets OHS legislation, policies, and best practices at the strategic level, providing high-level guidance and developing solutions for risk assessment and critical incident management.
• Oversees the development and delivery of workplace health and safety training programs to promote and maintain awareness and compliance with WorkSafeBC rules and policies.
• Is ultimately responsible for accident/owner investigations and leading the executive response to major safety incidents and regulatory investigations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of mitigating strategies, training and solutions post major safety incident.
• Ensures effective development, management, and oversight of TI Corp’s Business Continuity Management Program and Business Continuity Plan.
• Ensures TI Corp's Emergency Management Procedures are updated and strategically aligned across all corporate facilities and major projects.
• Oversees the corporate safety performance metrics and reporting frameworks to drive continuous improvement, while interpreting OHS legislation to develop enterprise-wide solutions for risk assessment and standardized safety management strategies across multiple teams and project areas.
• Determines strategic direction on safety resource allocation, overhead budget oversight, and corporate safety supply acquisition throughout the OHS department
• Leads, coaches, and mentors staff and manages recruitment, assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance expectations, career guidance, approvals of leave, and performance management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field
• Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with significant experience in provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act application on capital infrastructure projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or the eligibility to apply for the CRSP and maintain it as requirement for the role
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive safety leadership experience, preferably on the owner’s side for major infrastructure or construction organizations.
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic planning, budget management, and executive reporting to senior leadership.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders, employers, prime contractors, and regulatory bodies including WorkSafeBC.
• Experience in risk-based planning, auditing of OHS programs, and developing safety policies and systems for major civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, Ministry of Transportation requirements, Business Continuity Planning standards, and Risk Management principles.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and successful completion of security screening required.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of an acceptable current criminal record check.

Note:

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