Senior Engineer - Mechanical

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Prevention Practice, Quality and Engineering department. You're a professional engineer with substantial industry experience who will work with prevention officers and other occupational health and safety professionals towards making a difference in the safety of workers in British Columbia.

Our Prevention Practice, Quality & Engineering department provides expert technical advice and direction to WorkSafeBC on matters relating to the field of engineering and safety research. We make recommendations and provide opinions to WorkSafeBC to improve occupational health and safety in B.C. workplaces. Your project-based work will include: participating in the investigation of fatal and serious incidents to determine cause; providing expert technical advice regarding the safe design, use, maintenance, and operation of machinery, chemicals, and processes; evaluating standards; and disseminating technical information.

You will ideally have expertise in tunneling, ventilation, mobile equipment and machine guarding.

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.

• Provide engineering advice to internal stakeholders and determine required corrective or preventative actions where necessary
• Provide expert technical advice in the development of regulations and guidelines
• Participate in the investigation of fatal and serious incidents to determine cause
• Review engineering documentation for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and applicable standards
• Represent WorkSafeBC on federal, provincial or inter-provincial working groups or committees for the purpose of developing standards, industrial practices, and procedures
• Provide expert technical advice and evidence at inquests, or as required, to substantiate orders, penalty actions, prosecutions or appeal hearings
• Maintain your technical excellence in your field of engineering and expertise
• 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 people who can:

• Lead, coach, and mentor work teams
• Conduct investigations, identify hazards, and develop solutions
• Clearly present technical and non-technical information in written and verbal formats to explain decisions, policies, regulations, and standards to internal stakeholders
• Work autonomously within WorkSafeBC policies and regulations
• Provide expert knowledge of mechanical engineering and related processes
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel

Your background and experience

• A qualified, professional engineer either registered or eligible for registration in B.C. (if from out of province)
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as a P.Eng. in mechanical engineering
• Preferred experience in tunneling, ventilation, mobile equipment and machine guarding.

We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

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:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer

Salary: $53.08 - $68.61/hourly or $100,062.44 – $129,337.57/ yearly

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) when you submit your application