Safety Manager Job at BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
supports ongoing development of staff to maintain appropriate levels of expertise and
competency.
- Consults with key client groups (Line Field Operations (LFO) and Stations Field Operations
activities.
- Develops and executes plans to manage Field Safety Assurance (FSA) support for LFO and
- Reviews safety audits and observations as well as supporting incident management process and
- Develops staffing strategies to support operational groups across
- Assists with managing the financial viability of the department, gives input and influences the
- Keeps current on developments in the safety and regulatory field; may attend seminars and
- Works within the safety group to establish safety standards, at times with no precedents and
- Gives input to policies and systems to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in delivering safety
- Leads and directs FSA direct reports on ongoing operational work as well as safety related
- Resolves moderately complex problems related to safety, manages budget and coordinates and
- Responsible for forecasting and planning safety resources to support Operations and FSA
- Assigns tasks and supports FSA in their training and required personal development.
- Develops and recommends FSA objectives within own span of control consistent with FSA and
operational performance in meeting these objectives.
- Conducts field visits and performs safe work observations.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience,
- Strong safety orientation and leadership capability.
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience integrating safety and health into the
- Knowledge of safety regulations, policies and practices with sound technical knowledge and
- Experience in management roles and/or leading individuals, crews, and initiatives.
- Strong relationship building, facilitation, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Training in Occupational Health & Safety would be an asset.
- Work experience in a large electrical utility or comparable industrial setting would be an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The location of this position can be either be headquartered at Prince George, Vernon,
space availability.
- A condition of employment for this job is that you have a Class 5 Driver's Licence and maintain it
- Travel will be required to visit direct reports who are based throughout the Southern Interior and
- Travel to the Lower Mainland to attend meetings and training as required.
#CPGN1
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your
certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the
necessary information to assess your application without any delays.
Date Posted: 2023-05-16 Closing Date: 2023-06-02
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