PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Emily Ortis has joined BC Hydro as its newest Director, Safety Systems & Assurance effective October 7, 2024.
Emily is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional, a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, a Certified Health & Safety Consultant, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with over 19 years experience in environment, health, and safety in various industries including utilities, oil & gas, construction, major projects and heavy industry.
She is joining BC Hydro from her most recent mandate at Pacific Northern Gas, where she’s held the role of Manager of Environment, Health, Safety & Security since 2021. In that role, she had accountability for all health, safety, environmental, and security-related matters within PNG’s natural gas transmission, distribution system, and a sour-to-sweet gas processing plant which provides service to over 42,000 customers in more than 16 communities across Northern British Columbia. She was also the Chair of the Environment, Health & Safety Committee for the Canadian Gas Association, and has held previous safety leadership roles at Finning International, Russel Metals, and Russell Hendrix.
BC Hydro is thrilled to have Emily bring her passion for driving safety culture improvements and risk management to the work at BC Hydro. She has demonstrated a deep commitment to safety and an enthusiasm for supporting her teams in doing their best work.
On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Emily!
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