Occupational Health & Safety Lead

Power the Future of the Columbia Basin – Join Us as an Occupational Health & Safety Lead

Columbia Basin Trust is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Lead. This position plays a lead role in the ongoing evolution and expansion of the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System, providing field-level coaching and oversight, leading inspections, incident investigations, and safety training. This position drives continuous improvement in safety performance, systems, and culture across the Power Operations Department.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Castlegar, where you'll enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment and the unique lifestyle of the West Kootenay region.

Salary Range: $100,600 - $118,200

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety, you will:

• Maintain and improve the Environment, Health & Safety Management System, develop safe work procedures, conduct hazard analyses, and maintain risk registers to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, and corrective actions, and review contracts and purchase orders to verify adequate risk controls.
• Provide regular field support through site visits, inspections, training, hazardous‑material sampling, and verification of safety controls in job plans.
• Deliver subject‑matter expertise on confined space, lockout/tagout (LOTO), high‑energy isolation, fall protection, spill response, and contractor safety management.
• Lead and facilitate incident and near‑miss investigations; track corrective actions; and support emergency preparedness, drills, and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) updates.
• Provide on‑site safety support during outages, including spill response, oil‑transfer monitoring, waste management, and first aid.
• Develop and coordinate Environment, Health & Safety training programs and maintain safety records, training matrices, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventories.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze safety trends, and support communications, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 5 years of OHS experience in a utility, power generation, or heavy industrial environment; hydroelectric experience is an asset.
• Current professional OHS certification such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or the ability to become certified immediately (i.e., within 6 months of hire).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.
• Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) or Advanced First Aid certification is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a dedicated, accountable and professional environment.
• Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities.
• Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, featuring generous time‑off provisions with at least 20 paid vacation days, flex time provisions and a valuable defined benefit pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Spend more time enjoying the lifestyle, recreation and culture of the West Kootenay region with a 35-hour work week.

How to Apply

If you have what it takes to fill this challenging and exciting position, please submit a cover letter and resume on our website at ourtrust.org/powerops by August 23.

Columbia Basin Trust values the rich and diverse cultures in the Columbia Basin and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

About Columbia Basin Trust

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 is grateful to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T'enneh, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to six Metis Nation Communities. We have offices in four communities in the Basin: Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden. These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.