We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated
individual for the Manager, Divisional Planning & Coordination role
responsible for managing business operations and strategies for the Prevention
Services Division, from within the Divisional Strategy and Operations Department.
The position provides leadership and direction to assigned staff and is
responsible for managing the activities of the assigned area to ensure the
effective delivery of services and implementation of WorkSafeBC and divisional
goals, priorities and plan.
The incumbent will also be responsible for managing and
producing a variety of high-profile and technical reports and updates. This
includes statistical work, for internal and external consumption, for varying levels
of management and staff that support the strategic and efficient operation of
prevention services.
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.
In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond
Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.
As a Manager, Divisional Planning &
Coordination, you will:
- Manage the divisional strategy and operations team
to ensure effective delivery of services to the Prevention Services
Division.
- Ensure the effective delivery of strategic project
coordination services through oversight and by developing and implementing
team business plans to support and achieve the division's strategic
objectives.
- Ensure that WorkSafeBC and Divisional policies,
procedures, best practices and standards are appropriately implemented
within assigned areas including providing advice, guidance, and direction
to assigned staff and others on policies, business plans and operational
matters relating to prevention services strategic project support. In some
cases, developing standards where there are none.
- Manage and oversee and provide assurance to
ongoing projects, reports, processes and initiatives critical to the team,
department, and Prevention Services Division.
- Divisional communication and coordination
including respond to external requests (e.g., Ministry) that may have
significant impact on their operations and initiatives
- Participate as a member of the management team of
the Division in business planning activities and provide input into
planning and implementing changes and initiatives as required.
- Manage and direct assigned staff in maintaining
high levels of service and in achieving divisional priorities and
objectives including hiring, evaluation, discipline, and termination of
staff, as required.
- Manage the financial resources within the
allocated budget including planning, developing and administration of the
annual operating budget for the assigned area.
- Collaborate and partner with various stakeholders
across the division and organization to ensure the successful delivery of
the Prevention Plan and divisional strategies.
- Consistently models the appropriate level of
organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees:
responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward
thinking.
We’re
looking for someone who can:
- Thrive
in a challenging and dynamic environment while maximizing your ability to
develop and implement business plans.
- Exhibit
tact and considerable judgement when responding to internal and external
inquiries.
- Enjoy
working independently plus a demonstrated ability to work in a team
environment.
- Demonstrate
excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal
and external stakeholders.
- Cultivate
excellent working relationships in liaising with WorkSafeBC management and
staff as well as external stakeholders.
Your
experience and educational background:
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience with people manager experience or leading a high
performing team
- Broad knowledge and expertise in project
management, occupational health and safety experience is not required but is
nice to have
- And a MBA
or Master’s university degree in a relevant field (finance, economics,
policy, accounting etc.) or a recognized accounting or finance designation
(ie CPA, CFA)
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered.
Important
to know
Before we can finalize any offer of
employment, you must:
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in
Canada
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across
British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and
prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases
occur, 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
registered employers in our province.
What’s it like
to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and
rewarding. Our positions offer
diversity 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 difference
relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge,
backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the
people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive
work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who
we are.
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have
access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and
life. Along with a
competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
Learn more: Find out what
we offer.
Salary: $119,091
- $144,695/annually
Want to apply?
- Applications
are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST
on the closing date.
- Please note
that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified
applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process,
please email Recruitment
Testing Accommodation (SM).