Manager - Occupational Health & Safety Investigations
Job requisition number

040217

Job location

Kelowna

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

$130,999 - $159,163/annually

Expected Salary Range

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

Posting period

From 08/25/2026 to 09/14/2026

Overview
WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Services division plays a critical role in providing compassionate and responsive service towards our mission of preventing workplace injury, illness, and death and supporting workers through fair compensation and effective rehabilitation.

Working under direction of the Director, OHS Investigations, as theManager, Occupational Health, and Safety (OHS) Investigations, you’ll be responsible for managing the operations of the OHS Investigations team within the Prevention Services Division. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to assigned staff and be responsible for managing the activities of the assigned area to ensure the effective delivery of services and implementation of WorkSafeBC and divisional policies and programs.

You’ll lead a team that conducts thorough and detailed investigations of workplace serious injuries, fatalities, and near misses to determine causation and contributing factors to prevent similar events from occurring. This includes providing direction to and leadership of both prosecution and regulatory investigation teams.

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
In partnership with department leadership, establish and maintain investigative processes while ensuring compliance with quality assurance and quality control.

Manage the operations of the OHS Investigations team in order to ensure effective delivery of services to employers, industry and WorkSafeBC stakeholders, as well as internal departments.

Ensure the effective delivery of OHS Investigations by developing and implementing departmental business plans to support and achieve the Division's strategic objectives and performance goals.





Monitor and adjust activities to meet business plan objectives and to respond to changing conditions.

Ensure that WorkSafeBC and divisional policies, procedures and standards are appropriately implemented within assigned area.

Provide advice, guidance, and direction to assigned staff and others on policies, business plans and operational matters relating to OHS Investigations, including enforcement.

Maintain integrity of investigations, adhere to business rules and, major case management protocols, case management strategy and ensure timeliness of investigations.

Ensure investigative team understands and follows investigative process to ensure investigations are not compromised and conclusions are upheld.

Plan and implement business improvement projects within the department/Prevention Division.

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

Is this a valuable fit for you?
We’re looking for a person who can:

Be responsible for risk management and ensure investigative processes are reviewed with a continuous improvement approach.

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external stakeholders including the RCMP and municipal police agencies, Coroner’s Office, and other investigative and regulatory agencies.

Oversee and lead prosecution investigation.

Promote a service-oriented approach in providing services to external and internal customers. Identifies, follows up, and/or responds to clients' needs and areas of concern, taking appropriate action to quickly resolve issues.

Participate as a member of the divisional management team in strategy development and business planning activities and provide input into business initiative development, planning and implementation as required.

Plan and lead the implementation of business improvement projects within the department and Prevention Division.





Lead and direct assigned staff in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving divisional priorities and objectives.

Manage the financial resources within the allocated budget.

Important to know

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

Consent and successfully meet the Criminal Records Check clearance

Your experience and educational background:

A university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. criminology, law, health science, occupational hygiene or occupational health & safety) or diploma in relevant discipline coupled with certification in occupational health & safety risk management in a regulated environment.

A minimum of five years of work experience in a leadership role overseeing investigation and enforcement matters.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation and knowledge of investigative practices.

Sound knowledge and practical application of The Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in BC.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces acrossBritish Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives andprevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseasesoccur, 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 registeredemployers in our province.

What’s it liketo work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, andrewarding. Our positions offerdiversity 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 differencerelies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge,backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of thepeople we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportivework culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

As a member of our team, you’ll haveaccess to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — andlife.

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📌 Manager - Occupational Health & Safety Investigations (British Columbia)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 British Columbia