Not having a technical background hasn’t stopped Ariel from thriving in WorkSafeBC’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) division. With leadership’s support and the organization’s investment in building employees’ skill sets, Ariel’s a prime example of how there are endless ways to make an impact in the tech industry.

As co-op students on the Return-to-Work Services (RTWS) team, Simran and Sarah helped workers, employers, and health care providers develop and implement safe return-to-work plans for injured workers.

In 2021, WorkSafeBC launched an initiative to foster collaboration between its team of in-house physicians — known as Medical Advisors — and external care providers for injured workers. The Partners in Care Program positions Medical Advisors to serve as key resources and support for community physicians and their patients.

The Day of Mourning is an important day to many – especially our own staff, some of whom began a career in health and safety because they were affected by a workplace incident or death

Bill 41, Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022, received royal assent on November 24, 2022. The new legislation introduced seven amendments to better support workers in British Columbia. Here’s what you need to know.