Sr. Safety Advisor (Regulatory Compliance)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Location: Burnaby, BC
Employment type: Temporary (18 months)
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
Annual Salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00
No. of positions: 1
Closing date: March 18, 2026
About the job
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.
What you’ll do
As a member of the Safety Incident Management and Regulatory Compliance team, the Senior Safety Advisor is focused on managing BC Hydro’s relationship with external safety regulators (most particularly, WorkSafeBC), being aware of and influencing changes to legislation and regulation, and ensuring BC Hydro safety programs and processes effectively reflect those requirements.
*Identify, assess implications, and create awareness of external legislation and regulation that applies to BC Hydro operations.
*Interpret the requirements of those regulations for effective application into BC Hydro’s workplace. Seeking clarity with regulators when required.
*Provide regulatory oversight and assistance to the development of safety programs.
*Advise, coach and support responsible management when required to respond to regulatory directives, orders, or penalties.
*Provide strategic safety regulatory expertise and work collaboratively within the safety and operations team to identify and resolve regulatory compliance issues.
*Provide expert advice and guidance to senior executive and business group management regarding compliance issues and strategies to ensure a safety, healthy and compliant workplace.
What you bring
*Educational background at the Bachelors level related to Safety or relevant Engineering discipline, or a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with relevant industry experience.
*Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in an industrial environment with field experience.
*Strong understanding and interpretation of occupational health and safety legislation and regulation.
*Experience interacting with occupational health and safety regulators.
*Strong knowledge of engagement processes and techniques and ability to develop effective relationships with key decision makers, unions and regulatory agencies.
*Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with the ability to influence without authority.
*Strong conceptual thinking, planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
*Experience in implementing field safety programs in large, complex organizations.
*Ability to plan, develop and manage safety strategies, programs and standards to meet BC Hydro objectives and business requirements.
What we offer
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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
*This is a full-time temporary opportunity for approximately 18 months.
*Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8.
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.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current\_opp.html or click ‘Apply’
You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site.
On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.
Not the right fit? Search for Safety Advisor jobs in Burnaby, British Columbia
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Sr. Safety Advisor (Regulatory Compliance)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Location: Burnaby, BC
Employment type: Temporary (18 months)
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
Annual Salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00
No. of positions: 1
Closing date: March 18, 2026
About the job
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.
What you’ll do
As a member of the Safety Incident Management and Regulatory Compliance team, the Senior Safety Advisor is focused on managing BC Hydro’s relationship with external safety regulators (most particularly, WorkSafeBC), being aware of and influencing changes to legislation and regulation, and ensuring BC Hydro safety programs and processes effectively reflect those requirements.
*Identify, assess implications, and create awareness of external legislation and regulation that applies to BC Hydro operations.
*Interpret the requirements of those regulations for effective application into BC Hydro’s workplace. Seeking clarity with regulators when required.
*Provide regulatory oversight and assistance to the development of safety programs.
*Advise, coach and support responsible management when required to respond to regulatory directives, orders, or penalties.
*Provide strategic safety regulatory expertise and work collaboratively within the safety and operations team to identify and resolve regulatory compliance issues.
*Provide expert advice and guidance to senior executive and business group management regarding compliance issues and strategies to ensure a safety, healthy and compliant workplace.
What you bring
*Educational background at the Bachelors level related to Safety or relevant Engineering discipline, or a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with relevant industry experience.
*Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in an industrial environment with field experience.
*Strong understanding and interpretation of occupational health and safety legislation and regulation.
*Experience interacting with occupational health and safety regulators.
*Strong knowledge of engagement processes and techniques and ability to develop effective relationships with key decision makers, unions and regulatory agencies.
*Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with the ability to influence without authority.
*Strong conceptual thinking, planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
*Experience in implementing field safety programs in large, complex organizations.
*Ability to plan, develop and manage safety strategies, programs and standards to meet BC Hydro objectives and business requirements.
What we offer
-
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
*This is a full-time temporary opportunity for approximately 18 months.
*Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8.
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.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current\_opp.html or click ‘Apply’
You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site.
On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.
Not the right fit? Search for Safety Advisor jobs in Burnaby, British Columbia
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.