Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare?

Interior

Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, People Safety and Prevention. The location for the role is in the Interior Health region and relocation allowance may be provided. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, to join our amazing organization who was once again named as BC Top Employer for 2026! Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare?

Interior

Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, People Safety and Prevention. The location for the role is in the Interior Health region and relocation allowance may be provided. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, to join our amazing organization who was once again named as BC Top Employer for 2026!

Some Of The Benefits Of Joining

Interior Health Employee &

• Family Assistance Programs Employer paid training/education opportunities Employer paid vacation Extended Health &

• Dental coverage Relocation Allowance may be provided Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees. The Director, People Safety &

• Prevention, provides leadership and advice to set the direction for the establishment and execution of strategies, actions, and implementation plans that enable and promote the effective and efficient delivery of workplace health and safety (WHS) services across Interior Health (IH). The Director leads a team of WHS professionals and together they develop policy, lead change, and are recognized experts in high impact and sustainable health and safety management and prevention programs and practices to support healthy work environments,



the prevention of injuries, and strategic safety leadership. Internally, the Director builds and maintains relationships with senior leaders, managers, and staff within the organization. Externally, the Director fosters and influences the organization’s relationship with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) directorate, government agencies, other Health Authorities, trade unions, and special interest groups related to WHS strategies within IH. Works collaboratively with internal and external partners and provides leadership and consultation in the successful design, planning, implementation, integration, and evaluation of workplace health, safety, and prevention initiatives across IH. Partners with leaders across IH to inform, plan, and execute workplace health related legislation, regulations, collective agreements, standards, policies and other directives impacting IH operations. Provides leadership and expertise in the development of strategic employee health, safety and prevention policies, procedures, programs and services for IH and ensures consistent standards are developed provincially. Ensures regulatory compliance and oversees incident tracking, investigations and response to WorkSafe BC and other regulatory agencies in relation to orders and reports. Identifies broad determinants of safety and emerging issues in the local, provincial, federal and international arenas that could influence or impact quality and safety within IH workplaces. Works with the Executive Director and leaders across the organization to develop key performance measures, identify best practices,



and implement focused efforts to improve quality and safety in IH workplaces. Establishes short-, medium-, and long-term goals and objectives for the People Safety &

• Prevention team with explicit planning and prioritization framework considering constraints, opportunities and challenges in order to ensure priority work is completed. Develops effective health and safety management systems, policies, program design, and service delivery functions to support the achievement of healthy and protected workplaces. Acts as a senior subject matter expert in the designated areas of workplace health, safety, and prevention both internally to the organization, as well as externally on industry tables and with peer leaders across the province by regularly attending Advisory committees on behalf of the organization. Provides leadership and guidance to employees using effective management techniques; conducts performance evaluations and creates a learning environment that promotes and supports professional growth of all employees

• Develops and recommends the department budget, monitors expenditures, performs variance analysis and reporting, and implements remedial action. In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health &

• Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards, and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.

Honouring Interior

Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit #

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