Ohs Business Partner, Zone 3 - Surrey, Canada - FortisBC

FortisBC

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Branch:
Gas

Affiliation:
Management & Exempt

Employment Status:
Full-Time Regular

Workplace Flexibility:
Yes

Posting End Date:
Open Until Filled

We're a Canadian-owned and BC-based energy company taking steps toward a lower-carbon energy future by providing renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to more than 1.2 million customers.

We're looking for new talent to join us as we transform BC's energy future.

Our diverse team of more than 2,600 employees is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow.

Join us and let's work together for a better BC. Position Overview
You're a safety-minded individual with a desire for all employees to thrive in a healthy and safe environment. Empathetic, understanding and trustworthy, you're 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.

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.
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 bachelor's 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. driver's 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.

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.