Balance and wellness
As a leader in promoting healthy and safe workplaces, we believe the health and wellness of our employees depends on a solid work-life balance. In 2007, WorkSafeBC received the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award for creating policies and programs, demonstrating excellence in caring for staff, and promoting workplace psychological health in the areas of employee growth and development, health and safety, and work-family-life balance.
As a member of our staff, you'll have access to services that can help you get the most out of work... and life.
Fitness program
We offer many ways for you to keep fit. Our Richmond office includes a fitness program that offers equipment and classes, and staff outside Richmond is reimbursed the cost of gym memberships.
Healthy food options
Our Richmond cafeteria offers a variety of healthy food choices at reasonable prices, five days a week.
Onsite massage program
Massage therapists visit our Richmond office to offer on-site massage on a regular basis. Designed for convenience, this optional arrangement is paid for by staff wishing to participate, and is eligible for reimbursement through our extended health program.
Confidential counselling
Our Employee and Family Assistance Program can help you and your family with career, relationship, financial, nutritional, and crisis counselling, free.
Wellness Rewards Program
Make healthy lifestyle choices and collect wellness points to earn exciting gifts and prizes through our annual Wellness Rewards Program. Or, participate in special events and initiatives throughout the year, including a Quit Smoking Program, corporate Vancouver Sun Run team, and internal Amazing Health and Safety Race.
Other health and wellness initiatives at WorkSafeBC include generous benefits packages, access to an Employee Family Assistance Program, and work station ergonomic assessments. By creating a culture of wellness, we ensure our focus on health and safety elsewhere is taken seriously both inside and outside our organization.
Social events
The Social Club organizes group and family-oriented activities, and is a source for discount tickets to various entertainment events.