Safety Advisor - Operations & Maintenance

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Collaborates closely with Maintenance and Operations management, supervisors, and teams in the implementation and delivery of safety programs. Supports supervisors, managers, and contractors in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and managing safety risks in daily activities and projects. Participates in investigations and provides support for departmental safety meetings, health and safety committee activities, and safety campaigns and initiatives. Assists in developing and delivering training programs and collecting data in support of safety-related analytics.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In collaboration with the Safety and Environmental Compliance team, participates in the implementation and delivery of safety programs according to program requirements and in alignment with applicable regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.

Participates in projects and activities to enhance organizational performance and support a culture of safety with a focus on “Zero Harm”.

Acts as first point of contact for safety inquiries and incidents. Provides advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and workers on a variety of matters including worker safety, job procedures, safety program implementation, hazard identification, and implementation of risk mitigation actions.

Performs in-field inspections, job observations, safety audits, and other types of reviews for the purpose of monitoring compliance to safety requirements and identifying risks. Provides findings about risks and suggestions for improvement.

Performs risk assessments to eliminate or reduce hazardous effects on the public, passengers and employees; validates corrective actions plans; works with business units on the implementation of corrective action plans.

Provides analytical support to a range of safety activities, such as research, investigations, inspections, audits, data capture, data analysis, and the production of reports and statistics.

Reports on and investigates critical incidents and those with high-risk potential; coordinates the implementation of corrective and preventative measures with managers, supervisors and workers to minimize incidents and injuries.

Maintains all safety related documentation/data, including but not limited to incident data, safety concern, corrective actions, inspection records within applicable databases and all other types of information storage systems.

Assists in the audit of compliance records and all other safety data. Advises on the completeness of forms to departmental managers, supervisors and workers.

Liaises with regulatory agencies such as Technical Safety BC and WorkSafe BC to exchange information, advice and coordinate activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The requirements for this job are typically acquired through a diploma in a safety-related discipline, plus 4 (four) years of progressive experience. Experience in construction safety and/or operational environments is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Sound knowledge of safety program/policy design, review, and evaluation.

Solid organizational and coordination skills along with the ability to coordinate multiple requirements (i.e. processes, activities, projects, etc.) simultaneously.

Excellent written skills to write and evaluate safety programs and manuals.

Strong interpersonal skills to liaise internally and externally for the purpose of exchanging information and providing guidance on policies and programs.

Solid analytical skills to interpret legislation and convert into relevant safety programs and problem-solving skills.

Strong administrative skills along with the ability to maintain and report accurate data.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgement.

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Other Information

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 behavioral descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $77,520 - $116,280 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner 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: November 10, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain 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 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].