Job Description

Overview

In this exciting role as the Manager, Research and Business Initiatives in the Office of Learning, Leading, Sharing, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering new vision for research at WorkSafeBC.

Working closely with the Senior Manager and Chief Planning Officer, you will be responsible for managing the team and operations of the WorkSafeBC research grants program, environmental scanning, corporate partnerships and other departmental initiatives.

You will work collaboratively with operational divisions and corporate partners in other organizations to ensure WorkSafeBC has access to best practices, research and other business intelligence to underpin evidence-based strategies, initiatives and programs.

You will also be responsible for communications with divisional leaders including the Enterprise Leadership Team, Board of Directors, key external worker and employer stakeholders and the research community.

At this time, this is a hybrid position where you will work primarily at home and be on-site at our Richmond office occasionally. This is a temporary role for 18 months.

What you'll do

As the Manager, Research & Business Initiatives you will:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for areas of responsibility including, optimizing, growing and managing the research grants program, overseeing the corporate grants program and developing and implementing an ongoing process to scan the external environment to gather insights to support development of WorkSafeBC strategies and programs.
• Collaborate with researchers, national and international networks of regulators and compensation agencies, national and international associations, stakeholders, internal departments and divisions to ensure WorkSafeBC has the best evidence to inform corporate strategies and initiatives
• Act as a contact for key stakeholders, ensuring consistent and meaningful engagement
• Develop and implement departmental strategic and business plans , taking a broad, organizational view to aligning ELT priorities and measures with divisional strategic initiatives
• Provide ongoing monitoring of departmental performance measures, take appropriate action to modify plans and redirect activities to meet departmental objectives
• Work with the senior divisional leaders to operationalize research and provide assurance to the ELT on outcomes of funded projects
• Engage with the BOD & ELT on matters related to funded projects, corporate grants and environmental scanning process
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, direction and management to a team of advisors to provide client-focused services while ensuring necessary administrative and technical resources and services are available to support staff in performing their duties
  

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Be empowered to create programs from the ground-up using innovative ideas and creativity
• Effectively communicate, influence others, build consensus and trust, and work collaboratively to attain objectives and deliverables
• Gather and analyze information, anticipate and, and make appropriate decisions and recommendations
• Think and act strategically to recognize risks and opportunities, develop options and solutions to influence organizational initiatives
• Provide expert advice to managers, division head and ELT on value and effectiveness of research
• Foster an innovation mindset, encourage new ideas, and creates a supportive and healthy working environment
• Create a supportive working environment by ensuring effective communication, promoting teamwork, providing opportunities for staff involvement into planning and recognizing employees' contributions and achievements. Provide support to staff as changes and new initiatives are implemented in the workplace.

Your experience and educational background:

• Master's degree in epidemiology, occupational hygiene, public policy, business administration or a related field; training or experience with research methods and knowledge of statistical and epidemiological analysis would be an asset
• Five years of people management experience
• Project management training and/or experience, and stakeholder engagement would be an asset
• Experience with knowledge translation and dissemination would be an asset

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience

Application requirements:

Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 pm on the closing date of the competition.

We will start to assess candidates during the posting period.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email the HR Testing Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting 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 and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In implementing the policy, WorkSafeBC will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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.

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work - and life.

WorkSafeBC has adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

Learn more about what we offer.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.