OHS Business Partner, Contractor Safety

FortisBC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Business Partner to join our Contractor Safety Management team in Surrey, BC. You will advise on contractor safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safety initiatives across projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in OH&S and 4–7 years of related experience, with OH&S certification preferred. Travel and a BC driver’s license are required, and a flexible work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of recent OH&S experience.
• OH&S certification (e.g., CRSP, CRST) or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel and valid BC driver’s license.
• Strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and safety software.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of FortisBC’s structure and safety culture.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and lead contractor safety forums.
• Provide subject matter expertise on contractor safety compliance.
• Collaborate with teams on onboarding, risk assessment, field audits and training.
• Periodically evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Oversee contractor safety management across projects.
• Guide on multi-employer workplace interactions per WorkSafeBC guidance.
• Participate in project safety meetings and quarterly learnings.
• Attend contractor safety summits and engagement events.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Empathy

Team collaboration

Adaptable learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S

OH&S certification (CRSP/CRST)

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Mobile applications

Job description

OHS Business Partner, Contractor Safety

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $97,100.00to $114,200.00
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
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

To reach our vision, FortisBC is looking for Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Business Partner to join our Contractor Safety Management team. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety, and you go out of your way to ensure the well-being of those around you. You have substantial relevant experience and understand how to build effective partnerships to work towards common goals. You would be a great fit for this position.

In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with our contractor community in an OHS advisory capacity ensuring FortisBC’s contractor safety management program complies with the business needs and the regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Developing an understanding of our business structure, organizational values, work culture and the safety management system.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, communicate effectively, and support the safety culture. For example, lead and/or participate in various contractor safety forums.
• Providing subject matter expertise on contractor safety management ensuring compliance to the applicable procedures, standards, and/or regulations.
• Collaborating with diverse teams to support the contractor safety management program and initiatives. For example, management system review, contractor onboarding, risk assessment, field inspection/audit (safety learning engagement), safe work procedure, tool-box meeting, incident investigation (event learning), performance evaluation and where needed, training.
• Periodically evaluate effectiveness of contractor safety management practices, and test for program effectiveness and opportunities for improving the overall
• Contractor Safety Management System across projects.
• Provide guidance and clarification on the application of multiple-employer workplace interactions, specifically for the roles of employer, owner, and prime contractor working relationships in accordance with the WorkSafeBC occupational health & safety regulation/guidelines.
• Participate in project-related safety meetings in the assigned zones, as required. Participate in quarterly safety meetings and share learnings from contractor performance across the department.
• Participate in contractor safety summits, events and meetings to further relationship building and contractor engagement opportunities.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or related discipline from a recognized accredited program, plus four to seven years of recent, related experience in the occupational health and safety field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Relevant OH&S certification (e.g., CRSP, CRST etc.) or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel frequently for work and a valid B.C. driver’s license.
• Key soft skills (e.g., result oriented, attention to detail, multi-tasking, adaptive learner, empathy, effective communication, team collaboration).
• Technology skills (e.g., MS Office, safety software and mobile applications etc.).

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.

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 .