Sr. Safety Advisor

BC Hydro – Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Sr. Safety Advisor Hours of work: Full‑time (37.5 hrs/week) No. of positions: 1 Job Location: Prince George, Quebec, Canada Region: Northern Interior Flexible Work Role: Hybrid What you’ll do Understand, interpret and apply safety legislation in relation to business activities to ensure clear, concise and applicable direction is provided to business groups in alignment to safety governance, roles and responsibilities and documented in program requirements. Develop and write program requirements and other safety documents for workplace hazards and provide strategic, proactive options for mitigating the risk related to those hazards. Lead safety program development, implementation, sustainment and assurance using a predefined and consistent process to ensure business group engagement, clear sustainment expectations and ongoing alignment to safety governance. Engage with multiple stakeholders to develop and sustain practical, workable solutions to meet asset management, operational and other business needs and to support BC Hydro in meeting its obligations as an Owner and Employer under the Workers Compensation Act and regulations. Support the Senior Vice‑President Safety, Executive Team members, and their delegates to carry out their safety program responsibilities. Monitor and respond to regulatory changes, communicate the impacts and support business groups to respond. Provide technical subject‑matter expert support. On‑going monitoring to drive consistency in program implementation, risk identification and reporting to senior leaders across the organization. Coordinate reporting, including the annual program review and communicate results to senior leaders and other audiences. Provide subject‑matter expertise and coaching to business group representatives and other safety team members to ensure safety improvements meet business and operational needs as well as regulatory compliance. Work with senior leaders, operations managers and safety team members to develop engagement and change‑management plans to ensure effective field delivery and understanding of safety responsibilities, requirements and programs. Respond to diverse, complex queries on assigned safety programs and other safety issues and requirements. Provide expert advice and guidance to senior executive and business group management regarding program development and strategies to ensure a healthy work environment. Work collaboratively within the safety team and with client business groups to review and improve processes, programs or systems. Identify emerging workplace safety issues, evaluate the potential impacts for the corporation, and work with the related business groups to develop solutions for systematic management and mitigation of risk. Technical writing and document management/control. What you bring A university degree or diploma in occupational health & safety, occupational hygiene, safety engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the safety field, preferably in utilities, electrical, mechanical, construction trades and/or processes. Strong understanding of WorkSafeBC legislation, regulation and policies related to workplace safety and hygiene. Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence without authority. Extensive, demonstrable, practical knowledge and experience working with, or providing safety support for, workplace hazards. Experience in implementing field safety programs, including the ability to communicate requirements to a range of audiences including field workers, managers and senior leaders. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with business group stakeholders and safety projects to lead projects, develop programs and transition them to sustainment. Strong knowledge of engagement processes and techniques and ability to develop effective relationships with key decision makers, unions and regulatory agencies. Strong leadership, planning and project management skills. Strong critical thinking, planning, organizational and analytical skills. Progressing towards a CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH or PMP is preferred. What we offer A minimum of 15 paid vacation days. Flexible work model, depending on your role type. Training and development courses. For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. Additional Information: This position can be based at various locations in BC pending operational need and space availability. A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Class 5 Driver’s License. Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time‑in‑role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time‑in‑role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time‑in‑role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. Update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’ on the BC Hydro Careers site to complete the steps to apply for this job. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Science and General Business Industry Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr