OPPORTUNITY PROFILE SENIOR MANAGER, SAFETY AND WELLNESS the right people BC LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION BRANCH | SENIOR MANAGER, SAFETY AND WELLNESS CONTENTS THE ORGANIZATION BC LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION BRANCH 1 THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR MANAGER, SAFETY AND WELLNESS 3 Nature of Work and Position 4 Specific Accountabilities / Deliverables 4 THE PERSON 6 Education and Recent, Related Experience 6 Knowledge 6 Skills and Abilities 7 Competencies and Personal Characteristics 7 COMPENSATION 8 CONTACT 8 THE ORGANIZATION BRITISH COLUMBIA LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION BRANCH The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry in BC, operating the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis The provincial government announced Tuesday that the BC Liquor Distribution within the Province as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores. As the Branch will be the wholesale distributor of non bia once the federal government legalizes marijuana in July 2018. sole buyer and re-seller of liquor in the Province of BC’s mixed public-private model under the Liquor The government is still considering its options related to the retail of cannabis, but Distribution Act, the LDB contributes more than $1 billion annually in revenue to the Province, providing has indicated they anticipate establishing a retail model that includes both public and private stores. financial support for a variety of vital public services such as health care, education, and social services. Having LDB With a workforce of approximately 5,000 full and part-time employees and operating 198 retail liquor stores priorities of protecting children and youth, prioritizing health and safety, and keeping the criminal element out of cannabis. and 25 retail cannabis stores across the province, the LDB is one of the largest retailers in BC, and sees more than 40 million retail customer visits annually. Every year, the LDB purchases beverage alcohol from over 1,000 Canadian and international suppliers and manufacturers, and supplies product to more than 10,000 BC bars, restaurants, wholesale customers, and private retailers. The LDB is a unique government entity that operates with similar independence to a Crown Corporation under the direction of a General Manager and CEO. To best serve the interests of its customers and stakeholders, the LDB manages the importation, warehousing, and distribution of beverage alcohol to outlets throughout BC; promotes the safe and responsible use of beverage alcohol; and establishes sound policies to ensure the LDB develops and implements programs and services aimed at deterring the sale of beverage alcohol to minors. BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Senior Manager, Safety and Wellness - Opportunity Profile 1 | Page BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s Cannabis Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: To be a responsible wholesaler and retailer of liquor that contributes funds to vital BC public services. Vision: Service. Relationships. Results. Values: Social Responsibility - Every decision is made with a lens that prioritizes public health and safety. Service - We know our customers intimately and we are highly knowledgeable about the products we sell. People - We are intensely curious, deeply passionate about this space, and nimble, digital thinkers. Integrity - We always do the right thing and live our values every day, in every role, in every situation. Respect - We work together as a cohesive team and recognize the unique talents of each individual. Continuous Improvement - We are agile and quick; we take initiative to fill gaps and propose solutions. To learn more, please visit the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s website. BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Senior Manager, Safety and Wellness - Opportunity Profile 2 | Page THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR MANAGER, SAFETY AND WELLNESS In Human Resources (HR), the LDB supports a large, distributed organization with a range of services from its Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Organizational Health and Safety teams. The Senior Manager will support the retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, the LDB knows that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability. The Senior Manager, Safety & Wellness reports to the Director, Health & Safety and applies an understanding of operations, comprehensive knowledge of legislated safety requirements, and collective and component agreements to manage the provision of services related to employee safety. This position develops, implements and maintains LDB-wide wellness and safety programs in order to maximize employee health by promoting wellness and minimizing the risk of physical injury in the workplace. The Senior Manager, Safety & Wellness directs a team of Safety Advisors, a Safety Coordinator, a Wellness Coordinator, and an Emergency Programs Manager. The Senior Manager is responsible for providing advice and guidance to senior leadership and promotes and fosters the development of a best-in-class safety culture by driving ongoing improvement to the LDB’s health and safety performance. BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Senior Manager, Safety and Wellness - Opportunity Profile 3 | Page Nature of Work and Position • Works with facilities across the organization, This position reports to the Director, Health & Safety including stores, distribution centres, and office and develops/maintains effective working relationships facilities to assure training of all employees to with: maintain full compliance with all safety regulations, and to eliminate safety/environmental • LDB Senior Management; violations and costs including, but not limited to, • LDB Departments; training on general safety and environmental • Industry supply chain organizations; awareness; specific programs (e.g. confined space, • External business vendors and consultants; personal protective equipment (PPE), powered • Suppliers and agents; and industrial vehicles); equipment operation; and • Minister, Deputy Minister, and ministry staff. general safety practices. Specific Accountabilities / Deliverables • Provides consulting services to LDB senior The Senior Manager will have the following core leadership and management to assist in the accountabilities: application of the collective agreement and • Responsible for the timely, accurate, and efficient WorkSafeBC Act and Occupational Health and provision of safety programs, including but not Safety Regulations as it relates to employee safety; limited to ergonomics, machine guarding, hazard implements strategies to address operational communication, powered industrial vehicles, issues. electrical safety, fire protection and emergency preparedness, and driver safety. BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Senior Manager, Safety and Wellness - Opportunity Profile 4 | Page • Designs, implements, and monitors employee • Conducts research, develops plans, and works wellness programs. Provides advice to senior with the Director, Employee Health & Safety on leadership on appropriate programs given strategic program development, projects, and organizational needs and anticipated interest. process reviews. Performs cost-benefit analysis to determine the • Responsible for providing clear direction and most effective programs and leads the making critical decisions related to employee implementation of wellness programs. Monitors safety. programs for results. • Reviews current practices and processes with a • Oversees safety investigations/audits to ensure view to increase efficiencies and enhance service. compliance with established safety programs. • Acts as the LDB representative and/or consultant • Determines and analyzes safety and regulatory to committees related to employee safety. training needs of specific segments of the • Represents the LDB at Labour Arbitration, WCAT organization, and formulates plans, procedures, hearings and the Human Rights Tribunal, if and programs. required. • Identifies and interprets regulatory standards that • Directly manages a team of five, including two impact operational and business activities and Safety Advisors, an Emergency Programs guides needed plans to ensure compliance. Manager, a Safety Coordinator, and a Wellness • Evaluates, implements, and monitors employee Coordinator. wellness programs. • Responsible for an overall budget up to $1 million, with a signing authority of $10,000. BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Senior Manager, Safety and Wellness - Opportunity Profile 5 | Page THE PERSON Education and Experience A post-secondary degree or diploma in occupational health and safety, or related education, with recent, related*, and progressive experience in safety management. *Recent and related experience includes the following: • Developing recommendations for organization-wide safety programs to align with best practices and strategic goals, including providing metrics such as return on investment. • Creating, implementing, and maintaining innovative safety programs, preferably for a large organization. Preferred qualifications include: • Experience managing a team of employees as a direct supervisor and providing guidance to senior advisor-level staff. • Experience within a government, crown organization, or similar public sector institution. • Experience developing and delivering employee wellness