WorkSafeBC is seeking a Fair Practices Commissioner (FPC) to lead our independent Office of the Fair Practices Commissioner (OFPC). In this vital role, you will ensure that fairness is upheld in all WorkSafeBC's interactions with workers, employers, and their dependents. Reporting directly to our Board of Directors, the FPC conducts independent investigations into complaints, identifies systemic issues affecting fairness, and provides recommendations that strengthen transparency and accountability across the organization.

This position is a part time role that operates fully independently from WorkSafeBC's operational activities and plays an essential role in maintaining public trust in our services and decisions.

How you'll make a difference : You'll support WorkSafeBC's corporate governance so we can best serve B.C.'s workers and employers

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily remotely from your home in B.C., based on the operational needs of the position. There may be occasions when you are asked to come to the office, such as for training and orientation.

• Lead and manage the OFPC, ensuring independent and impartial investigation of complaints related to fairness in dealings with WorkSafeBC.
• Provide recommendations to WorkSafeBC on resolving individual complaints and addressing systemic fairness issues.
• Prepare and publish an annual report to the Board of Directors and Minister of Labour.
• Collaborate with the Issue Resolution Office (IRO) while maintaining operational independence.
• Develop and implement operational plans, performance metrics, and business strategies for the OFPC.
• Manage staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee financial planning and budget management for the OFPC.
• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Maintain expertise in administrative law, workers' compensation, and public sector governance.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Make decisions independently, fairly, and with strong personal integrity.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and respect for diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Communicate in a transparent, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Show resilience and adaptability in a complex and evolving organizational environment.

Your background and experience

• Degree in Law or a graduate degree in Public or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level experience in an adjudicative or ombudsperson role.
• Deep knowledge of administrative and workers' compensation law.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive systemic change.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote 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 or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and 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.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that 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.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
The Fair Practice Commissioner is paid by a minimum retainer and hours worked.

Salary: $202,481- $246,015/annually ( pro-rated based on hours worked)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?
WorkSafeBC has engaged the Executive Search Firm, DHR Global to manage this search. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please submit a resume and cover letter to FPCWorkSafeBC@dhrglobal.com by January 15th, 2026.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email FPCWorkSafeBC@dhrglobal.com when you submit your application.