Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner

Branch: Electric
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $49.79 to $58.56 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: Yes 
Temp Duration: 12 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. 

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You’re a safety-minded individual with a desire for all employees to thrive in a healthy and safe environment. Empathetic, understanding and trustworthy, you’re incredibly personable and bring a sense of calm in stressful situations. You treat every scenario with fairness and can find balance in all you do to ensure our employees and organization are on the same page.

As our Occupational and Health Business Partner, you’ll coach and mentor our leadership teams and employees to enhance our safety culture. You’ll be a trusted resource and subject matter expert for all things health and safety-related.

In this role, you will:

• Develop an understanding of our business unit structure, organizational values, corporate safety programs and safety management system. 
• Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders from our company, including Operations and Shared Services, and support the advancement of our safety culture.
• Guide our safety programs and initiatives by working closely with our Joint Health and Safety Committees, and engage with our Operations teams, including field visits with Operations management to understand their needs.
• Project manage programs and initiatives with cross-departmental groups. 
• Build upon your knowledge of our safety programs to provide subject matter expertise, review and update our safety programs and ensure continued compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Support other working groups related to health and safety programs to develop and launch initiatives based on your own experiences and knowledge.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health and safety, or related discipline from a recognized accredited program, plus four to seven years of recent, related experience in the environment, occupational health and safety field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A valid B.C. driver’s license is required.
• Formal qualifications in safety investigations and root cause analysis and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or the ability to obtain one, would be an asset.
• An empathetic and fair mindset when working with clients and stakeholders.
• A motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• A proven ability to multi-task and prioritize various projects at any given time.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information. 

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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