OH&S Attendant

Location:

Castlegar, BC, CA

Branch: Electric
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $47.56 Hourly
Workplace Flexibility: No
Temp Duration: 18 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for support operations in the effective implementation and adherence to FortisBC health and safety standards, policies, programs, and procedures and to provide first aid coverage.

Responsibilities

Assist management to support and maintain compliance with FortisBC key health and safety principles, standards, policies, programs and procedures in the performance of job duties including work methods and safe work techniques.
Provide primary level III first aid coverage for designated area.
Fulfill “hole-watch” responsibilities to support compliance with confined space work practices.
Facilitate generation worksite safety orientations for employees and contractors
Audit and maintain critical tool inventory to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Participate in Generation safe work practice committees such as Generation Lockout and Generation Compliance.
Perform duties of a lower classification as required.

Requirements

Grade 12 diploma
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Occupational Level III First Aid Certification
Completion of a one (1) year occupational health and safety (OHS) college or university certificate or diploma program.
Five (5) years’ related work experience in Occupational Health and Safety
Knowledge of Hydro Electric Generation environments
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of internal and external safety standards, policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships

Additional Information

This position is required to participate with internal key operational stakeholders in the area of job hazard analysis development.
Overtime requirements: This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.