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Sr. Safety Advisor

BC Hydro -
British Columbia

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$109,700–$138,700 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Facilitation
Class 5 Licence
PMP
Team leadership
Project planning
Engineering
Safety planning
Workplace safety policies
Mechanical Engineering
Research
Microsoft Office
Schedule management
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement
Mentoring
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Safety management system development
Health and safety experience
Risk assessment
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership
Communication skills
Team coordination
Negotiation
Cross-functional communication
PMI-SP

Full job description

A workplace powered by you

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

Sr. Safety Advisor

Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Edmonds A03

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

The preferred headquarter locations for these positions are Nanaimo, Prince George, or Burnaby, subject to workspace

availability. Other BC Hydro locations may be considered subject to business needs and workspace availability.

Reporting to the FSA Capital Safety Project Manager the Senior Safety Advisor identifies emerging workplace environment
issues pertaining to occupational disease and public health, evaluates the potential consequences for the corporation and
develops policies and standards for systematic management and mitigation of risk.

The Senior Safety Advisor will contribute to the establishment of an Owners Safety Plan (OSP) for each specific BC Hydro
capital project to drive compliance, consistency, and risk reduction. Requirements include assuming responsibility for the
creation and ongoing management of complex/high risk projects and ensuring all safety and health risk are communicated,
and effectively managed to meet project objectives/deliverables and business drivers.

Specific duties in the Senior Safety Advisor role may include the following:

Acts as a Safety mentor/advisor to BCH project/program stakeholders and cross-functionally through the provision of

expert technical guidance within/outside the team.

Breaks down the project scope into the appropriate levels of detail to allow proper planning and management of Safety &

Health to ensure alignment with the Contractor Safety Program (CSP) and applicable KPIs. Determines people resources
required on each project by assessing individual skill sets and recommending their allocation and re-deployment among
projects based on project requirements.

Provides subject matter expertise to the Project Manager (PM) and project principals regarding all Safety and Health

aspects of projects/programs which requires: i. Implicit understanding of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., WSBC,
BCSA, SPR, OSHS, Provincial, Municipal, etc.) to ensure projects meet all regulatory and compliance aspects. ii.Implicit
understanding of distinctions between external (i.e. Municipal By-Laws, Pipelines, Railways, etc.) and BCH (i.e., BC Hydro
Act) regulations, and which regulations govern specific project/program work.

The Senior Safety Advisor (safety planning lead) works directly with Procurement to help qualify contractors by including

project-specific safety questions in the RFX, and by reviewing completed Safety questionnaires to determine the
Contractor’s past safety performance. The Senior Safety Advisor (safety planning lead) assists Procurement in determining
whether the successful contractor is qualified to take on the role of Prime Contractor on behalf of BC Hydro.

Makes recommendations to Safety by Design (SBD) to ensure projects/programs meet increasing standards and

expectations for safety (i.e., shared manholes, shared ROWs, share corridors, etc.).

Develops explicit Owner’s Safety Plans (OSPs) for specific projects in early project phases (i.e., Identification) and as

required. Ensures OSP updates are conducted throughout the complete life cycle of the project including during an
intervening circumstance or upset condition, and/or when a significant baseline change is required.

Informs and educates cross-organizational/cross-functional Work Package Managers (WPMs) of Safety & Health issues.

Undertakes appropriate action to manage resolution of Safety & Health issues to maintain safety performance and project
schedule. Resolution of issues includes working with WPMs to identify solutions, analyze trade-offs, and assess the impacts
of alternatives (costs, risks).

Leads Safety & Health risk analysis using appropriate models/tools, and provides direction to project support schedulers

regarding the revision of schedule-related activities/work packages as appropriate. Leads schedule risk analysis and
provides advice and direction for revision of schedule Safety & Health activities affecting work packages.

Supports the FSA Capital Safety Project Manager in the development of an Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

(OSHS) resource allocation model.

Contributes to the continuous improvement and sustainment of the Contractor Safety Program (CSP) at BCH. Acts as a

safety subject matter expert within business group and provides input into employee development programs to grow and
maintain expertise in safety and health.

Provides safety-related support and safety resourcing for project development and necessary adjustments to meet targets/

objectives of resource loaded schedules for all projects (complex and modest).

Builds effective relationships with stakeholders. Negotiates for positive outcomes within project teams and stakeholders.

Regularly reviews project Safety and Health scope and schedules (including baselines and actuals) within prescribed

cycles. Exercises independent judgment to provide safety expertise to all stakeholders.

Proactively identifies safety-related hazards and risks, and manages applicable resolutions.

Provide technical and professional leadership across business groups and promote cross-functionally to achieve project/

program objectives.

Identify and facilitate a team of OSHS and project team members to ensure the quality and timeliness of their work, with

adherence to the Contractor Safety Program (CSP) and all applicable regulations, standards, and compliance objectives.

Identifies emerging workplace environment issues resulting from worker exposure to chemical, biological, electromagnetic,

noise, physical and ergonomic stresses and public exposure to electromagnetic stresses.

Conducts or reviews a variety of research produced by research and policy organizations, universities, governments,

health authorities and industry and reviews potentially confidential medical information of BCH staff, assesses the effect of
these diseases and the risks for workers and the public, determines how other major organizations around the world have
been impacted by these issues, and evaluates the potential employee health, operational effectiveness and financial
consequences for the corporation over the long term.

Develops policy & standards for the systematic management of identified issues and develops strategic, proactive options

for mitigating these risks, including re-designing of work functions and automation impacting on major portions of the
organization.

What you bring

Engineering Degree (P.Eng) or other relevant degree/diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil discipline with Professional

qualifications is an asset & knowledge of construction methodology.

Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Certificate or Diploma with years of related experience in Safety or equivalent

combination of education and experience required.

A variety of educational profiles may apply, which may include: PMP, CRSP, OSHS, Engineering Degree, Technical

Diploma, or Journey Level Trade Certificate. PMI-SP and/or AACEI-PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional with the
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) an asset.

8-10 years of experience in the assessment of Workplace Environment issues. Experience in conducting other safety

assessments and in coordinating multi-disciplinary audit teams would be an asset.

Possess a strong understanding of BC Hydro management structures, systems, and processes.

Experience leading and managing groups of people to deliver results and improve in their level of expertise.

Experience in interpersonal and facilitation skills with proven ability to influence without authority.

Comprehensive knowledge of the philosophy and practices of corporate safety and health.

Comprehensive knowledge of the hydroelectric utility business along with Electrical utility experience would be an asset.

Ability to liaise effectively with senior corporate management, field line management personnel and personnel in the safety

community, and collaborate effectively with other team members in Corporate Safety.

Strong planning, analytical, organizational and team leadership skills.

Well-developed oral and written communication, presentation, relationship building and interpersonal skills along with

advanced MS Office experience.

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

Travel throughout BC is a requirement for this role, as required.

Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

The preferred headquarter locations for these positions are Nanaimo, Prince George, or Burnaby, subject to workspace

availability. Other BC Hydro locations may be considered subject to business needs and workspace availability.

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: 2026-08-28 Closing Date: 2026-09-11

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