Apply advanced OHS compliance expertise as a Licensing and Permitting Officer with WorkSafeBC in a hybrid Richmond, Kelowna, or Nanaimo office.

Reporting to the Manager, Licensing Services, this seasoned professional supports Prevention Programs & Services. You will interpret the Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and program requirements while managing complex regulatory matters independently. The position helps protect workers in high-risk industries through fair, transparent, and defensible decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Make evidence-based licensing and permitting decisions addressing risk
- Manage complex files and interpret law and policy
- Plan inspections, conduct audits, and investigate complaints
- Improve criteria, procedures,



service standards, and policy
- Present requirements, mentor officers, and engage stakeholders

Requirements:

- University degree or equivalent related education
- Minimum six years’ OHS compliance auditing experience
- Asbestos abatement experience strongly preferred
- Analytical discretion and sound independent judgment
- Occasional travel and legally entitled to work in Canada

Bring regulatory judgment, OHS auditing expertise, and transparent communication to WorkSafeBC licensing and permitting decisions that protect workers.

📌 Senior Occupational Health Safety Officer (Kelowna)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 Kelowna