OHS Business Partner, Contractor Safety

FortisBC; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner to join their Contractor Safety Management team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety management programs and collaborate with various teams, focusing on contractor safety. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, OH&S certification, and experience in the field. A competitive salary and benefits are offered alongside a flexible work program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of recent OH&S experience or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Relevant OH&S certification (e.g., CRSP, CRST) or ability to obtain one.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of business structure and safety management system.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and support safety culture.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on contractor safety management.
• Collaborate with teams on safety management initiatives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety management practices.
• Provide guidance on workplace interactions for compliance.
• Participate in safety meetings to share learnings.

Skills

Result-oriented

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptive learner

Empathy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Mobile applications

Job description

Position Overview

To reach our vision FortisBC is looking for an Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Business Partner to join our Contractor Safety Management team. You will work closely with our contractor community in an advisory capacity to ensure FortisBC’s contractor safety management program aligns with business needs and complies with regulatory requirements. Your portfolio will include supporting our Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) division at our Tilbury and Mt Hayes LNG plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of our business structure, organizational values, work culture, and the safety management system.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, communicate effectively, and support the safety culture. Lead and/or participate in contractor safety forums.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on contractor safety management to ensure compliance with applicable procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to support contractor safety management initiatives, including system reviews, onboarding, risk assessment, field inspection/audit, toolbox meetings, incident investigation, performance evaluation, and training.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of contractor safety management practices and identify opportunities for improvement across projects.
• Provide guidance on multiple‑employer workplace interactions for employer owner and prime contractor roles in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in project‑related safety meetings, quarterly safety meetings, and contractor safety summits to share learnings and build relationships.

Qualifications

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

What you need to know

Prior to the interview Talent Acquisition will conduct a full employee general record review, including but not limited to sick leave, attendance records, personnel file review, and letters on file.

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 (approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.

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.

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 lifelong 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.