Provide technical safety guidance to productions during all phases: pre-prep, prep, shoot, and strike.
Conduct field safety audits and inspections of sets, workshops, and construction areas.
Support third-party safety advisors in developing and implementing safety programs.
Integrate sustainability practices into production departments (e.g., transportation, costumes, set design), pilots new technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
Assist in establishing KPIs, tracks progress and provides department-level updates to ensure transparency and informed decision-making regarding safety and sustainability goals.
Deliver safety inductions and training sessions for crew members, including Occupational Health & Safety Program (OHS) education.
Facilitate occupational health and safety training (e.g., PPE, tool use, equipment inspections, etc.).
Create and review risk assessments for potentially hazardous activities (e.g., stunts, SPFX, rigging).
Ensure compliance with WorkSafe BC, and other applicable Canadian safety regulations.
Assist productions in vetting and appointing qualified safety advisors and technical consultants.
Investigate and report injuries and incidents.
Interface with regulators and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s or technical degree in management, engineering, safety, or film/TV production.
Experience conducting field safety audits, safety inductions, and risk assessments in film/TV production or other safety-related field.
Experience with occupational hygiene and environmental compliance and sustainability.
Strong communication and training facilitation skills.
Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, and other Canadian safety regulations.
Preferred certifications: CIH, ARM, or equivalent.
Knowledge of digital systems such as AirTable, Microsoft Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and/or Project Management tools.
Skillset in technical writing and development of PowerPoints for presentations and educational training materials.
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
field safety auditssafety inductionsrisk assessmentsoccupational hygieneenvironmental compliancesustainability practicestechnical writingenergy efficiencyKPIsPPE