Protect British Columbia workers through occupational health and safety compliance, licensing, and permitting decisions in a hybrid Richmond, Kelowna, or Nanaimo assignment.

WorkSafeBC seeks a seasoned Licensing and Permitting Officer reporting to the Manager, Licensing Services. You will apply advanced OHS expertise, analytical judgment, and regulatory knowledge to support worker safety and program integrity. The work involves evidence-based decisions, risk assessment, compliance with the Workers Compensation Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage licensing and permitting files using integrated evidence
- Plan risk-based inspections, audits, and investigations
- Assess risk and make defensible compliance decisions
- Improve criteria,



procedures, service standards, and policy
- Present requirements and mentor licensing officers

Requirements:

- University degree or equivalent in a related discipline
- Minimum six years’ real-time OHS compliance auditing experience
- Asbestos abatement experience strongly preferred
- Ability to interpret requirements and weigh evidence
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Apply advanced OHS compliance, licensing, permitting, and investigative judgment to strengthen worker protection across British Columbia with WorkSafeBC.

📌 Occupational Health Safety Officer (Richmond)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 Richmond