Program Manager OHS Business Partners

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. Across BC, we have a diverse team of more than 2,500 employees we can’t do without, yet we’re growing as fast as ever.

You may think we’re your standard utility that delivers natural gas and electricity, but we’re also into cool, innovative energy solutions. Think carbon capture, renewable energies and lower-carbon transportation for a start. We believe in creating a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.

If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. You’ll get opportunities to grow, lead, solve, and create. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s rethink energy together.

Position Overview

You have an unwavering focus on safety and risk management, ensuring it’s embedded in the planning, systems, and tools of everyday work. You serve the customer as an individual and are committed to getting the details right while keeping the broader vision in mind to drive the business forward.

In this role, you’ll assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the occupational health and safety programs within the organization and provide direction, support, and resources to all safety advisors within their scope.

We're committed to building a greener future in which we reduce our customers’ emissions. We need collaborators, innovators and leaders like you to help us achieve our goal. Join us in re-thinking our energy future.

In year 1, you will:

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, customers, contractors, internal departments, and third-party contacts.
• Accompany safety advisors on field visits to learn about the work done by Gas and Electric Operations.
• Become familiar with our Safety Management System documentation and policies and internal department administrative processes and reporting expectations.

In year 2, you will:

• Develop and review company Safety Management System documents to ensure compliance.
• Provide support and leadership regarding safe work planning, safety capacity, and Human and Organizational Performance.
• Provide support to leadership regarding regulatory compliance and legal activities.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree or business diploma in occupational health and safety or related discipline from a recognized program plus four to seven years of recent, related experience in a unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or an equivalent.
• A valid B.C. driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and developing others coupled with analytical and conflict resolution skills.

What you need to know:

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.

Safety is our number one priority, and to maintain the health and safety of our employees and broader communities, we have a number of COVID-19 safety measures in place. This includes a requirement for all new employees to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their first day of work or the start of their employment. And of course, we will consider an accommodation for anyone who’s unable to be vaccinated due to a protected ground as defined by the Human Rights Code.

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