Occupational Compliance Officer

Overview

Are you passionate about protecting workers and strengthening occupational health and safety across British Columbia? The Occupational Compliance Officer (OCO) plays a critical role in advancing WorkSafeBC's prevention mandate by ensuring compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This position is ideal for professionals who are motivated by public safety, regulatory integrity, and meaningful impact through evidence-based enforcement and prevention activities.

In this role, you'll conduct risk‑based inspections and apply enforcement authority where serious or imminent hazards exist, and make fair, well‑reasoned compliance decisions grounded in legislation, policy, and evidence. Working closely with Prevention Field Services officers, advisors, and cross‑functional partners, you'll support sustained compliance efforts, contribute to risk reduction strategies, and help inform policy, programme, and industry‑wide safety improvements.

How you’ll make a difference

You’ll help ensure B.C. workers go home safely at the end of their workday.

Where you’ll work

You’ll work primarily in the field or community and remotely, based on the operational needs of the position. There may also be occasions when you are asked to come to the office, such as for training and orientation.

What you’ll do

• Conduct planned, risk‑based inspections to assess compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and regulation.
• Apply enforcement authority, including issuing orders, penalties, and immediate work stoppages where serious or imminent danger exists.
• Collect, analyse, and weigh evidence to make fair, timely, and defensible compliance and enforcement decisions.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and well‑reasoned written decisions that support enforcement actions and withstand scrutiny.
• Collaborate with prevention partners, advisors, and internal teams to support sustained compliance, risk reduction strategies, and industry‑wide safety improvements.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organisational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?

• Are comfortable undertaking enforcement responsibilities while maintaining professionalism and fairness.
• Have strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance methodologies.
• Are confident making independent, evidence‑based decisions in complex or high‑risk environments.
• Can communicate clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, particularly when explaining regulatory decisions or enforcement outcomes.
• Are motivated by public service, prevention, and by contributing to safer workplaces through accountability and enforcement.

Your background and experience

• A diploma in Health & Safety or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant Health & Safety and working experience.

We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know

• Consent to a criminal record check: Successfully meet two different criminal record clearances, one of which meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. Or successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work‑related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured 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 offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety 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 as their best, authentic self.

Our benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• Extensive health care and dental benefits.
• Optional leave and earned‑time‑off arrangements.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

Salary: $44.08 - $55.54 hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

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