Compliance Analyst

Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our Power Operations team. This position focuses on organizational compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS).

The incumbent will work with the compliance team to assist in the development and management of the internal compliance program in coordination with neighbouring utilities and will ensure the ongoing optimization of the compliance program.

This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office where you will join our dedicated team covering a diverse range of work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The staff at this office live throughout the West Kootenay region and enjoy all that the Kootenays has to offer.

The salary range for this position is $108,700 - $142,200

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compliance, the successful candidate will :

• Maintain the Internal MRS Compliance Program.
• Modify and update compliance-related program documentation such as : Cyber Security Program, Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP), Integrated Vegetation Management Program, and Facilities Ratings Methodology.
• Create, maintain and oversee Risk Assessment, Internal Controls and Policy, Process, Procedures, Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), and Evidence template documentation as required by the MRS.
• Participate in compliance with Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) audit response.

We are looking for an individual with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field. The successful candidate will ideally have Operations and Planning (O&P) experience and a minimum of seven years of demonstrated experience in a related compliance role associated with Bulk Electric System (BES) risk, preferably in hydroelectric facilities.

A strong understanding of MRS and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards as outlined by NERC and their implementation within the Province of British Columbia would be considered an asset.

Experience with NERC CIP and / or willingness to learn and project manage a subset of NERC CIP requirements would also be considered an asset.

Applicants with an alternative combination of education, training and a lesser level of experience may also be considered.

How to apply :

If you have what it takes to fill this position, please submit a cover letter and resume on our website at . The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Basin.

We welcome and encourage those who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Who are we?

Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power are crown corporations that co-own four hydroelectric facilities located near the communities of Castlegar and Trail, in the West Kootenay region of BC : Arrow Lakes Generating Station, Brilliant Dam, Brilliant Expansion Generating Station and Waneta Expansion Generating Station.

Our staff team is made up of highly motivated, innovative and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to Basin communities.

Working alongside the people of the Basin, the Trust is committed to strengthening where we live, now and for future generations.

The Trust operates in the unceded, traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T'enneh, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations.

This region is also home to six Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities. We have offices in four communities around the Basin : Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden.

These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene and much more.