OH&S Business Partner, Zone 3 Fraser Valley

FortisBC; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Canada is seeking an Occupational and Health Business Partner to coach and mentor leadership teams and enhance safety culture. Key responsibilities include managing safety programs and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in occupational health and safety and related experience. This role supports a flexible work program allowing for working remotely in British Columbia part of the time, promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Community volunteerism support

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in occupational health and safety or equivalent.
• Valid B.C. driver's license.
• Ability or designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).

Responsibilities

• Coaching leadership teams to enhance safety culture.
• Project managing safety programs with cross-departmental groups.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Empathetic mindset

Safety investigations

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

Job description

Branch : Gas

Affiliation : Management & Exempt

Employment Status : Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range : $97,100.00 to $114,200.00

Short-term Incentive Eligible : Yes

Workplace Flexibility : Yes

Posting End Date : Open until filled

As the provinces 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 BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2800 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Youre a safety-minded individual with a desire for all employees to thrive in a healthy and safe environment. Empathetic understanding and trustworthy youre 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 youll coach and mentor our leadership teams and employees to enhance our safety culture. Youll be a trusted resource and subject matter expert for all things health and safety-related.

In year 1 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.

In year 2 you will :

• 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 bachelors 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. drivers 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 Youre 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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Key Skills

Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 97100 - 114200