Location: Surrey or Kamloops. This is a hybrid position. Most days you will be working remotely with occasional meetings at our Surrey or Kamloops offices as needed.

Wage: $25 – $31/hr

Type: Permanent position with a 3-month probation period

Hours: 27.5 hours during office hours per week (Monday-Friday). You will also be on-call to respond to missed check-ins for field staff after office hours Monday-Thursday and will be on-call for fieldwork emergencies one weekend per month. You will receive 10 hours of compensation per week and will be paid for your on-call availability.

Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2025

Closing Date: February 17, 2025

Job Description

Do you want to work with a team of exceptionally talented and bright people to make a real difference in the world?

Are you detail-oriented, love the outdoors, thrive on safe work environments and enjoy bringing them to life?

British Columbia Conservation Foundation’s vision is for thriving fish and wildlife populations in British Columbia. Our mission supports fish and wildlife through education, collaboration and habitat conservation. The Foundation is a mission-driven, registered non-profit and charity. We are one of the most active environmental non-profits in the province and were established in 1969.

BC Conservation Foundation is seeking an energetic, organized, and adaptable person to fill a fast-paced role doing health and safety administration focused on fish and wildlife, and our communities. The ideal candidate will possess both work and lived experience in the natural environment and enjoy working in workplace safety and has a keen interest in environmental conservation. The individual brings a positive can-do attitude to the job, as well as a willingness to learn, adapt and respond quickly while maintaining a high standard of attention to detail. The Health and Safety Program Administrator reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Working closely with all levels of the organization, the Health and Safety Program Administrator provides health and safety support to projects. S/he/they maintain and enhance the Occupational Health and Safety Program, monitor the lone worker check-in system, and promote a positive safety culture.

• Maintain and continue to develop the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Develop safe work practices, educational resources and training materials.
• Effectively disseminate workplace safety information throughout the organization using email, newsletters, safety bulletins and meetings.
• Enhance content for the safety section of the BC Conservation Foundation website. 
• Provide health and safety support and guidance to Project Coordinators and employees.
• Ensure all projects comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct employee safety orientations.
• Help employees complete Project Safety Assessments (PSAs) and ensure appropriate safety control measures are in place to minimize the risk of injury. 
• Purchase, maintain and inventory safety equipment, including first aid kits, bear spray, satellite communication devices and project-specific gear. 
• Send safety equipment to employees and ensure they know how to use it. 
• Utilize SafetyLine to monitor fieldwork staff across the province. Use sound judgment to calmly and effectively respond to fieldwork emergencies and missed check-ins. 
• Track rental safety gear and SafetyLine usage and communicate with the accounting department.
• Oversee and deliver Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) meetings and take meeting minutes.
• Report workplace injuries and near misses to WorkSafeBC and complete incident investigations.
• Stay current on WorkSafeBC regulations and industry safety initiatives.
• Enhance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) education and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a Health and Safety employee recognition program.
• Monitor regional and provincial COVID-19 and communicable disease-related information. Respond to guidance from the provincial health officer during times of elevated risk.
• Assist colleagues on other organizational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety AND/OR fieldwork experience in remote locations with an environmental background preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in high-stress situations.
• Willing to be available 24 hours a day during designated on-call periods.
• Ability to stay current on workplace safety regulations and ensure compliance.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s licence.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Assets

• A passion for conservation and making a difference. You have the talent and heart to deliver and make an impact.
• Experience in non-profit, community or government roles and working with diverse stakeholders, including experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Team player. You thrive in a busy, deadline-driven and information-rich workplace.
• Resilient and flexible. You are a quick learner and a collaborative colleague who enjoys being part of a team and can work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality while managing multiple projects. You are organized and care deeply about producing high-quality work.
• You are organized and care deeply about producing high-quality work.
• Non-profit/charitable sector knowledge.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, computer and organizational abilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement, initiative, discretion, and previous experience in dealing with all levels of staff, external clients, and suppliers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work effectively in a demanding environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage a rapidly-fluctuating workload.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be proactive in identifying and addressing issues.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills. Other language skills are an asset.
• You live in the Metro Vancouver / Kamloops area and are legally able to work in Canada (i.e. you have a valid Social Insurance Number).

Additional Perks

• Generous benefits package after three months.
• Amazing work culture with great colleagues, working on the environmental issues of our time.
• A chance to make an impact on the health of our planet.