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We’re looking for a Safety Manager, Special Projects to lead important safety initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen how safety is embedded across our operations.\nWorking across teams and departments, you’ll bring structure, coordination and momentum to time-sensitive and emergent safety projects. From implementing new initiatives and supporting operational teams to overseeing critical regulatory programs, you’ll help turn safety objectives into practical, sustainable results-supporting our commitment to Safety First, Safety Always.\nThis is a unique opportunity to take ownership of strategic, operationally driven safety projects that don’t fall under traditional capital programs but are critical to how we operate every day.\nTHE ROLE\nReporting to the Director, Safety Management System, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:\nEmergent Risks - New project initiation, scope development, resource and budget allocation, scheduling, facilitation, communication and delivery (implementation) of a variety of emergent risk, safety-driven projects and initiatives.\n\nSafety Project and Program Sustainment - Inheriting existing projects, initiatives and safety program portfolios at different stages of maturity, providing necessary management, quality assurance, auditing, assessment and evaluation.\n\nRecords Management - Ensuring project portfolio documents, new and existing, are appropriately documented, stored and controlled to BCF standards within the BC Ferries Safety Management System.\n\nCross-Departmental Collaboration - Proactively liaising with departmental management to acquire resources, information and support to achieve successful project outcomes.\n\nRegulatory Partner Support - Providing support for time-sensitive WorkSafeBC information requests and Transport Canada and Transportation Safety Board reporting requirements.\n\nRegulation Interpretation - Evaluating new, emergent and existing safety regulations to ensure the company’s alignment and compliance requirements are met or exceeded.\n\nPolicy Writing and Management - Collaborating with cross-departmental teams to maintain and update existing and new safety policies.\n\nRisk Assessment Facilitation - Facilitating the company’s facilitated risk assessments when assigned.\n\nAdvanced Investigation Facilitation - Facilitating the company’s advanced investigations when assigned.\n\nSafety Communications - Producing fleet-wide safety communications as required.\n\nSMS/ISM/MSMSR Support - Supporting the advancement and continued improvement of the BC Ferries Safety Management System through additional assigned duties.\n\nWHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM\nPost-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.\n\nCRSP or other safety certifications are an asset.\n\nPMP or CAPM designation preferred.\n\nMinimum five years of experience working within BC Ferries operations or a similar industry and an understanding of the operational environment preferred.\n\nExperience in safety management, including an understanding of the application of various regulations, including but not limited to:\n\nWorkers Compensation Act\nOccupational Health and Safety Regulation\nCanada Shipping Act\nDrinking Water Protection Act\nDrinking Water Protection Regulation\nTransportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations\n\nExperience leading projects, coordinating cross-functional initiatives or managing programs with competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables.\n\nExperience supporting employee engagement, training and organizational culture-change initiatives.\n\nStrong planning, organizational and resource-coordination skills, with the ability to translate objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and the ability to brief and engage senior leaders.\n\nSound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information, navigate changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.\n\nWHAT WE OFFER\nThis is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of $83,500-$104,300 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.\nTaking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:\nCareer development and learning opportunities\n\nCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits\n\nDefined benefit Public Service Pension Plan\n\nMinimum four weeks’ vacation\n\nWellness programs and employee discounts\n\nJOIN US!\nIf this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.\n“We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC.”\nAt BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth and the chance to make a positive impact. 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