Blue Mountain Power Co-op (BMPC) is seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and team-oriented Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve our Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System (HSEMS). This role is critical to protecting our employees, members, contractors, and the public while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, industry requirements, and internal procedures. The successful candidate will be a visible safety leader who supports day-to-day operations, strengthens safety governance, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate, and document health and safety meetings, including Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and contractor start-up meetings.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BMPC’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System.
- Conduct worksite inspections, observations, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews, and ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Develop, review, and improve Job Hazard Assessments, safe work procedures, and competency evaluations in collaboration with applicable work groups.
- Participate in and support incident investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities related to safety events, public line contacts, fires, and other operational incidents.
- Lead internal safety audits, management reviews, and action plan tracking to support compliance and organizational safety objectives.
- Develop and deliver safety training, monthly safety communications, reports, and presentations for employees and management.
- Analyze safety metrics, identify trends and gaps, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen safety performance.
- Collaborate with management, staff, contractors, and the public to promote safe work practices and maintain strong working relationships.
- Provide safety input related to strategic direction, field operations, and ongoing HSEMS improvements.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation.
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, compliance programs, and safety management systems.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in electric distribution operations and work methods is considered a strong asset.
Work Environment
This full-time position is based at BMPC’s main administration office. It also includes field-based work and requires travel to worksites generally within one hour of Rocky Mountain House, with occasional nights away as required. The role may involve work outside regular business hours in accordance with the employee handbook and overtime provisions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical and dental benefits
- Life and long-term disability
- RRSP contributions
- Health and wellness spending account
- Vacation and personal leave time
Why Join BMPC?
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on employee and public safety while helping shape and strengthen a utility-focused safety culture. If you are a hands-on safety professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Work Location: In person
