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 is responsible for providing leadership, coordination and technical expertise in occupational health and safety across the Corporation’s hydroelectric assets. As an Occupational Health and Safety Lead, you will support the implementation of the Environment, Health & Safety Management System, including participating in health and safety-related field coaching and oversight, as well as leading inspections and investigations and driving continuous improvement in safety performance, systems and culture within 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: $98,100 – $115,300.

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

• Maintain and improve the Environment, Health & Safety Management System, safe work procedures, hazard analyses, and 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.
• 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.
• Current professional OHS certification such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or the ability to become registered 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: Receive competitive compensation and benefits, including generous vacation and flex time provisions and a valuable defined benefit pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the lifestyle, recreation and culture of the West Kootenay region.

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 April 5. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Basin. We welcome and encourage those with different 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.