Vancouver, BC

BC Hydro is a Provincial Crown Corporation, owned by the government and people of British Columbia (BC). Appreciating that clean, abundant electricity is key to BC's economic prosperity and quality of life, its job is to safely provide its customers with reliable, affordable, and clean electricity throughout the province.

Investing more than $2b per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power, BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada, generating and delivering electricity to 95% of the population of BC and serving over four million people. It acts with integrity in all of its business relationships, through its continuing evolution in response to changes in climate, consumer demand, technology, and BC’s commitment to Indigenous Nations. It’s proud to be ranked as one of BC's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Safety, the Director, Safety, Systems & Assurance (Director) is responsible for implementing BC Hydro’s Safety Framework and developing and executing safety projects and programs across the organization, primarily in collaboration with groups that work on the power system. This role works in close consultation with diverse leaders across BC Hydro to lead strategic business planning and projects, integrate sustainable solutions that drive improved safety performance, and build upon an overall culture of safety. The Director leads a team of safety professionals and program managers, providing ongoing coaching and support.

The Director provides advice to business unit leaders in setting safety strategy, policy, standards, metrics, and targets for BC Hydro. They also lead safety program development, implementation, and sustainment efforts across the organization, ultimately ensuring employees at all levels are empowered to protect themselves from hazards and injuries on and off the job. The portfolio includes responsibility for safety investigations, corrective actions, business planning, safety risk management, and public safety management.

The ideal candidate offers an impressive track record of implementing progressive safety policies and procedures in a large, geographically dispersed, complex, and unionized environment. The incumbent will bring a resilient pursuit of continuous improvement, agility, a process-based mindset, and an expert technical toolkit in ensuring all employees are thinking and acting safely. You will be known as an authentic and honest communicator with a customer-centric approach. You will also be a strategic thinker, passionate about your work, with engaging leadership competencies to effectively influence, coach, and support colleagues across BC Hydro, as well as within your direct team.

The targeted salary range for this position is $210,000 - $225,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.

If this is the next step in your professional career, please visit our website and submit your application to Shaun Carpenter and Matthew Bell at www.pfmsearch.com.

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As the national safety association for the oil and gas industry we advocate for worker health and safety.

Everything we do is guided by our values: trusted, responsive, collaborative, disciplined and proactive. When you join Energy Safety Canada, you are part of a team committed to getting workers home safely every day.

What is the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Safety Audit Specialist, will oversee and administer the safety auditing requirements of Energy Safety Canada and various governing bodies. In this role, the Audit Specialist participates in project activities to enhance the COR program. Also, completes quality assurance reviews on audits, identify potential or real violations of the code of ethics, participate in investigations and support auditors and reviewers in continuous improvement of the audit review process.

What will you do

• Review safety audits, including Certification Audits to ensure they meet government requirements and perform quality assurance checks.
• Lead activities under the Auditor Performance Management and coaching of auditors. Conduct activities under the Auditor Account Manager Program. Participate in WIVA and OSAR audit activities.
• Lead activities under the various Management System auditing process (COR, OMS, etc.). Assist with the HSE and SA&C Operational Management Manuals.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of audit protocols and associated software used by Energy Safety Canada Provide assistance for the creation and revision of documents, policies and procedures related to the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) system and SA&C.
• Responsible for project work related to the Safety Audits and Certifications Operational Plans. Assist with the delivery of the Workshop Program and development of topics and content.
• Other duties as required

What you need to succeed

• Post-secondary education in Health and Safety or related field
• Completed a recognized safety designation (or working to obtain) such as: CRSP, CSP
• 5+ years’ experience working in health and safety
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
• SharePoint experience is an asset
• COR auditor, ISO or other international audit certification is considered an asset
• Applied experience with the implementation and safety auditing of management systems
• Knowledge of the Certificate of Recognition program
• Project experience is an asset
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Well organized and able to handle multiple tasks quickly and accurately
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid model
• Excellent medical and dental benefits
• Generous vacation and flex days
• Flexible work environment

Energy Safety Canada is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce which creates an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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Energy Safety Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Energy Safety Canada is the national safety association for the oil and gas industry. Representing workers and employers, our focus is to develop and support common industry safety standards, ensure effective learning systems, share data analysis and safety expertise with workers and employers, and advocate for worker health and safety. 

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