Band 2 - Burnaby, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Burnaby, Canada

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Posting Title- BAND - Safety Advisor- Position Classification- Band 2- Union- N/A- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $69, $98,399.

97 per annum- Close Date- 4/12/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary
Safety Advisor

Management Band 2
At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of 'Service. Relationships.

Results.' is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C.

We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations - from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between.

The LDB has been named one of BC's Top Employers 12 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Organizational Health and Safety teams.

You'll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base.

In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety & Wellness, the Safety Advisor is responsible for providing knowledgeable expertise to the organization and for facilitating the development and implementation of effective safety and injury prevention programs.

The Safety Advisor ensures that the LDB is compliant with the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and all other relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures including the Collective Agreement.

This role functions in a fast paced, challenging environment that typically involves multiple competing priorities that require attention and resolution.

The Safety Advisor is an integral leadership role in the organization that requires strong consulting skills including the ability to transfer knowledge and to develop and maintain ongoing, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia and ability to respond after hours to emergency health and safety matters, as required.

A valid British Columbia driver's license and successful completion of a criminal record check are required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree, diploma or certificate in occupational health, occupational hygiene, or a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years recent, related experience*.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered equivalent to the educational requirement i.e., 4 years of recent, related experience*.

Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last 6 years and must include the following:
Experience in delivering trainings, including presentations to large groups and facilitation of small classes.
Experience with safety program and policy development.
Experience working in or with large, unionized organizations is preferred.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact
Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at