Safety Advisor

Description:

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Organizational Health and Safety teams. You’ll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety Programs and Services, the Safety Advisor is responsible for providing knowledgeable expertise to the organization and for facilitating the development and implementation of effective safety and injury prevention programs. The Safety Advisor ensures that the LDB is compliant with the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and all other relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures including the Collective Agreement.

This role functions in a fast paced, challenging environment that typically involves multiple competing priorities that require attention and resolution. The Safety Advisor is an integral leadership role in the organization that requires strong consulting skills including the ability to transfer knowledge and to develop and maintain ongoing, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia and must be reasonably available after hours to respond to emergency health and safety matters, as required.

A valid BC Driver’s License is required and the successful completion of a criminal record check.