Occupational Safety and Health Officer

Marketing Statement

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties related to the identification of work place hazards and the interpretation and application of safety acts, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and programs for all Coast Mountain Bus Company work areas.
• Attends safety committee meetings as the Corporate Safety representative, providing advice and assistance to committees.
• Assists in organizing training and guidance for safety representatives, and compiles reports or summaries on topics such as incidents and injuries, industrial hygiene concerns, and ergonomic issues for meetings.
• Conducts work area visits, inspections, field trips, and audits as established by the Corporate Safety Inspection Schedule. Performs a variety of duties related to incident and injury investigation and reporting.
• Investigates ergonomic injuries and hazards. Investigates industrial hazards such as air quality, hearing/noise, vibration, light, heat, and chemical exposure.
• Provides support to managers, supervisors and staff with WorkSafeBC investigations. Investigates injuries resulting from traffic accidents from a safety perspective, recommends corrective action such as additional training or changes to policies and procedures to prevent reoccurrences, as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of duties related to the design, development, conducting, and monitoring of safety training for managers, supervisors, safety representatives, and workers on topics such as safety induction, government regulations, WHMIS, accident and injury prevention, emergency response, safe work practices, regulations, standards, and other safety-related issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned, such being items of a minor nature that do not affect the value of the job.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Requires a Grade 12 plus Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and must hold or be eligible for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires three (3) years of recent experience in Occupational Health & Safety including experience in incident/accident investigation, risk assessments, ergonomics, and occupational hygiene.

A further period of one (1) year in the position is required to acquire a full knowledge of Coast Mountain Bus Company safety and accident prevention programs and of responsibilities in dealing with WorkSafeBC, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and representatives, supervisors and employees.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License required.

Other Information

Please note that this position is designated as a shifted position and will be scheduled in accordance with Article 11 (Shift Work and Non-Standard Hours) of the collective agreement

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site

Rate of Pay

Salary $8,236 - $9,896 per month(Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: August 17, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]