The Opportunity
Designs, leads, and conducts behavioural and evaluation research, using best practices, aimed at supporting the design, implementation and development of effective Provincial safety policies & regulations, products, programs, and other initiatives that lead to increased market participation, safety behaviour (compliance) and safety system outcomes. Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to translate, communicate and apply research findings into action to support Technical Safety BC’s strategy and to achieve safety outcomes in British Columbia.
Status: Casual, Full-Time, Included
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Grade: (Grade 18) Starting at $61.87/hr
Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)
Reports to: Director, Safety Behaviour & Management Approaches
As an Senior Behavioral Scientist you will be
- Responsible for advancing the organization’s strategy for safety behaviour through the generation of actionable behavioural research insights and the successful implementation of behavioural interventions in the Enforcement portfolio and other key organizational business areas.
- works as an expert advisor to senior organizational decision-makers and project leaders to design research and evaluation activities that meet organizational and project needs and follow best practices in social-behavioural research methods and design.
- Independently designs, leads, and conducts research, behavioural insights projects, and program evaluations using various study designs and evidence-based techniques.
- Leads and contributes to executive and board-level reporting, presentations, and business cases in support of departmental needs and initiatives.
- Applies a programmatic and systems view to behaviour change
- Works collaboratively and cross-functionally on data collection, analysis and reporting from data sources both internal and external to the organization, including:
- Extracts and analyzes existing administrative records and systems data
- Designs the collection of new quantitative or qualitative datasets (i.e., survey research, in-field observation, or behaviour data via sample plans, etc.)
- Conducts secondary research as required (e.g., literature reviews, grey literature from other jurisdictions or sources, etc.)
- Identifies patterns in data and expertly derives meaning to translate research findings into actionable insights based on a deep understanding of the safety system (i.e., current duty holder segments, stakeholders, the contexts in which they work and how this relates to existing policy & regulatory structures, programs, products, and services).
- Regularly presents and communicates qualitative and quantitative data and insights in clear and innovative ways to effectively reach and influence target audiences and optimize uptake in decision-making processes, including at senior leadership levels.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Master’s Degree or above in psychology, behavioural science, statistics, or a related field in the social and behavioural sciences.5-7 years of experience working in an academic or applied research settings, including:
- Designing and conducting needs assessment, process and/or outcome evaluations;
- Conducting literature searches and environmental scans;
- Designing and deploying surveys, and analyzing survey data;
- Conducting and/or analyzing interview or focus group data;
- Extracting and analyzing data from administrative databases and records;
- Conducting and analyzing data obtained using experimental or semi-experimental research designs;
- Experience working on behavioural insights/nudging or human-centric design projects (strongly preferred)
- Proven experience leading and managing projects in a self-directed manner; detail-oriented with excellent project management skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in stakeholder-rich environments
- Experience working in a related regulatory setting is highly preferred.
- Superior interpersonal skills; ability to exercise a high degree of tact and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and knowledge of best practices (i.e., content and framework analyses, descriptive analyses, correlational and
- regression analyses, evaluation design, evaluative methodologies).
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite; CRM and other software an asset
- Excellent data visualization, knowledge translation, and verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent command of the English language
- Experience using statistical processing software like SPSS, R, Tableau, Qlik, Excel, or equivalent
- Experience using qualitative processing software like NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Excel or equivalent
- Experience using AI tools to support the design, analysis, or reporting on research initiatives and evaluation programs an asset
Beyond the role:
- Compensation & Benefits – In full transparency, you can find our industry-competitive compensation information on our postings. For our regular employees, we have outstanding benefits that include extended health, dental and disability coverage, access to an employee and family assistance program (EFAP), competitive annual paid vacation entitlements, public service defined benefit pension plan, generous top-up allowance for new parents, and time-off for caregiving, moving, and adoption leave. We recently upgraded our mental health benefits to $1500 separate from our non-mental health paramedical services too.
- Learning & Development – We value giving and receiving feedback, as well as encouraging different ways for us to continuously learn as a company. This can be through lessons learned, wrap up sessions, one-on-one meetings, and team or individual courses, workshops, and conferences. In addition, we offer up to $1500 tuition aid per calendar year to support your education and learning goals.
- Community & Wellness – We recognize and respect each other’s diverse needs. We strive to maintain a healthy culture of psychological safety, belonging, and space to prioritize healthy minds and well-being. This includes Wellness Wednesday (meeting free time), flexible paid holidays, a free subscription to the Calm app, and a flexible hybrid work environment focused on connections. Our teams also enjoy giving back to the community, and having fun, whether volunteering in the community, or running together on our Sun Run team. In 2024, Technical Safety BC supported BC Cancer Foundation, Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness, Crisis Centre BC, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets, A Loving Spoonful, and Greater Vancouver Foodbank.
- Employee Resource Groups – We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Mental Health & Wellness, Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, and Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to support initiatives we’re passionate about.
About Technical Safety BC
At Technical Safety BC, we matter to each other. Together, we apply a systems mindset to safety, embrace possibility, and act on what we learn. Our culture empowers and enables innovation and connection. Our environment welcomes diverse perspectives and learning is celebrated. We make decisions based on data and use our expertise to make the safety system equitable for all.
Our values guide our work.
- We see genius in diversity
- We foster confidence
- We make the complex simple
- We adapt
Technical Safety BC is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licenses and certificates, we work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research. Through simplification of our initiatives, we promote understanding and engagement, making safety accessible to everyone. As society changes, we create and adopt new ideas, skills, and tools that will enable us to meet the safety challenges of a highly-connected world.
We see genius in diversity and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workforce. We recognize that diverse life paths and experiences contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in one of our career opportunities and require accommodation or assistance with the application or recruitment process, please contact us directly at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
If you are interested in this position, please apply online by June 17th at 4:00pm PST. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at Technical Safety BC, please visit our careers page (https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/learn-about/careers).
We thank everyone who has applied to this opportunity. Applicants can check the status of their online applications by logging into their profile. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted directly.
