Health & Safety Senior Specialist

Whistler Blackcomb

  • Whistler, BC
  • $70,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.Job Benefits
  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:Reporting to the Health & Safety Manger, the H&S Senior Specialist engages directly with all lines of business at Whistler Blackcomb to provide Health & Safety guidance, support and resources to strengthen H&S programs. This role involves working directly with multiple stakeholders to ensure Health & Safety training, incident reviews, auditing and documentation is being conducted and will also work to manage policies and programs that are driven by the company and regulatory agencies such as WorkSafeBC. The role requires strong technical skills combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Job Specifications:
  • Starting Wage: $70,000- $90,000
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Housing Availability: No
  • Other Specifics: Must have accommodation in the Sea to Sky Corridor
Job Responsibilities:
  • Conduct formal and informal audits of H&S programs and execute follow up and feedback as necessary.
  • Facilitate H&S training to department leaders as required and provide ongoing support
  • Support WhistlerBlackcomb supervisors & managers with incident investigations, follow up with action plans and ensure documentation of work
  • Monitor electronic employee records, report and follow up on deficiencies
  • Support Joint Occupation H&S Committee
  • Support the contractor safety program
  • Support the Manager of Health and Safety and serve in their absence
  • Responding to inquiries and advising department leaders on specific H&S-related matters
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to expand H&S training programs and resources to meet departmental or enterprise needs
  • Monitor and update H&S content and resources on internal website to reflect new information and regulatory changes
  • Develop an understanding of the core business needs and historic/current/predictive safety metrics in order to adjust safety strategy accordingly.
  • Execute projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
  • Post-Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in H&S or related field
  • Experience with safety management systems and injury management practices
  • Comprehensive understanding of WorkSafeBC
  • Experience with project management, implementing new initiatives, delivering in person and online training
  • Experience working independently & as a part of a team with proven time management and organizational skills
  • Experience providing clear and affective feedback to all levels within an organization
  • Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
  • Experience conducting audits
  • Proven ability to gain cooperation and build relationships with a broad range of partners and stakeholders
  • BC Driver License
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
  • Proficient in English
  • Able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level
  • Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor an asset
  • OFA I first Aid certificate or higher an asset
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 509639
Reference Date: 06/19/2025
Job Code Function: Mountain Safety

Whistler Blackcomb