Senior Prevention Advisor

Job requisition number

040175

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Salary

$119,091 $144,695/annually

Expected Salary Range

Salary is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and market conditions for the role.

Posting period

From 07/20/2026 to 08/07/2026

Overview

Are you a seasoned OHS professional with extensive experience interpreting and applying health and safety legislation, regulations, and policies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Prevention, Practice, Quality and Engineering (PPQE) department as a Senior Prevention Advisor.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of PPQE, this position is responsible for providing analysis, advice, and leadership on prevention matters to staff within the Prevention Services, and participating in related policy, practice, planning, and decision-making activities, including research, development and management of solutions to complex practice issues, and strategic and quality initiatives.

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

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

What you'll do

Develop and communicate corporate practice on prevention matters, provide advice to internal stakeholders.

Perform duties related to statutory responsibilities for issuing variances and acceptances under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

Provide key expertise on regulation and policy development, and lead the implementation of new regulation, policy or practice requirements including drafting and providing training to staff and management.

Provide analysis, advice, and leadership and ensure effective implementation of WorkSafeBC strategies, policies, practices, and services.

Design and manage complex research and analytical projects with respect to prevention issues, including practice advice and development.

Draft guidelines and other corporate practice and process proposals to support legislative, regulatory and policy requirements/amendments and Divisional and industry practice requirements.

Prepare memoranda, Ministerial briefing notes, executive correspondence, decisions and other materials related to prevention matters.

Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory, regulatory, policy and practice requirements regarding prevention matters.

Make presentations to the Executive Leadership Team and other stakeholders.

Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:

Effectively communicate complex materials and develop good relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Think strategically and analytically.

Lead projects, anticipating and resolving issues.

Collaborate with others to achieve strategic objectives.

Your experience and educational background:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or other field with relevance to Occupational Health & Safety

Experience with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the interpretation and application of legislative, policy and practice requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills are required

Important to know

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

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.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

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. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire

4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service

Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account

Optional leave arrangements

Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $119,091 - $144,695/annually

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.