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Communications Advisor (Safety Information and Insights Strategist Team Lead)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A03
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
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
Reporting to the Manager, Safety Information and Learning, the Safety Information and Insights Strategist leads the Safety
Systems and Assurance content strategy and turns complex safety performance, assurance, incident and organizational learning information into clear, evidence-based communications. The role strengthens understanding, supports leadership decisions, advances risk reduction and continuous improvement, and ensures safety messaging is consistent across priority channels.
- Lead and coach two team members who deliver safety content across priority channels.
- Develop and execute Safety Systems & Assurance communication and content strategy, including audience plans, web
user experience, key messages, campaigns, intranet content, learning products.
- Translate technical, operational, performance, assurance and investigation information into concise, accessible content for
employees, contractors, leaders and health and safety committees.
- Support executive and governance materials, including safety briefings,
Board reports and associated reference materials,
annual reports and enterprise performance narratives.
- Oversee Safety Systems & Assurance communication channels, including SafeHub, Hydroweb, HydroShare and the
Monthly Safety Package, and use analytics and feedback to improve effectiveness.
- Establish editorial priorities, web user experiences, messaging principles, accessibility requirements and quality standards
that protect accuracy and subject matter integrity.
- Partner with Safety program leads, Technical Safety, Safety Performance and Analytics, Incident Management, Employee
Communications, operational leaders and the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Safety, to align content, evidence and delivery.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and provide evidence-based recommendations on safety priorities, governance
and improvement opportunities.
- Embed Human and Organizational Performance principles into safety communications, learning products and leadership
messaging.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, safety management, engineering, organizational development, public
administration, analytics, communications or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Typically, 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety management, strategic planning, organizational
learning, performance analysis, risk management, operational improvement, program evaluation, governance reporting or organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience developing strategic recommendations and executive-level briefs from complex qualitative and
quantitative information.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-wide implications and influencing stakeholders
without direct authority.
- Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, synthesis, facilitation and consultation skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including content strategy, narrative development, web user
experience, editorial planning and audience analysis.
- Ability to translate technical safety, risk, assurance, investigation and performance information into accurate, accessible
and actionable communications.
- Strong knowledge of organizational learning, Human and Organizational Performance, risk management, safety
performance measurement and communication effectiveness.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, reconcile competing perspectives and manage priorities in a complex operational
environment. What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Adaptable 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
- Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
- The position may involve occasional travel across BC.
- This is a hybrid position under our flexible work model, requiring a combination of remote and in-office work. The current
expectation is a minimum of two days per week in the office, increasing to three days per week beginning in January 2027. Location : Burnaby, British Columbia, V3N 4X8.
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P; TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will 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: 2026-09-23 Closing Date: 2026-10-08
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📌 Communications Advisor (Safety Information and Insights Strategist Team Lead) (Burnaby)
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