AccessHR is excited to partner with Blue Mountain Power Co-op for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Health & Safety Manager in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. For a safety professional who is accustomed to extensive travel or remote work, this opportunity offers a challenging utility safety career where you can put down roots and generally be home at the end of the day.

Relocation assistance is available to help the successful candidate move to the area.

ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Located where Alberta's foothills meet the Rockies, Rocky Mountain House offers the best of small-community living with incredible outdoor recreation right at your doorstep. From hiking, fishing, and camping to nearby mountains, lakes, and trails, it's an ideal home base for anyone who enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle or the peace of the great outdoors.

The community of approximately 7,000 residents offers everyday services, recreation, and amenities, with the City of Red Deer (~ 100,000 residents) about 80 km away.

ABOUT BLUE MOUNTAIN POWER CO-OP

Blue Mountain Power Co-op (BMPC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric power distribution cooperative based in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. It has expanded beyond its traditional agricultural and residential base and now also provides distribution services to commercial, industrial, and oil & gas customers across parts of Clearwater, Lacombe, Ponoka, and Red Deer counties.

Safety is one of BMPC's core values. Its COR certification reflects BMPC's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace for employees, members, contractors, and the public.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Health & Safety Manager will serve as BMPC's standalone safety professional while working closely with operations, management, employees, and contractors. Highly integrated with the operational team, this position leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of BMPC's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System (HSEMS).

The Health & Safety Manager is entrusted with strengthening processes, supporting regulatory compliance, managing risk, conducting audits and analysis, and translating safety requirements into practical safe work practices. The role combines program leadership with visible, hands-on field engagement to help protect BMPC employees, members, contractors, and the public.

Success requires strong knowledge of utility safety, occupational health and safety legislation, safety management systems, and risk management, together with the judgment to balance compliance and operational practicality. The Health & Safety Manager will lead through influence rather than authority, building trust by listening, asking thoughtful questions, collaborating on solutions, and following through.

Ultimately, we are seeking a detail-oriented, approachable, and proactive safety professional who is comfortable working independently, rolling up their sleeves in the field, and building a plan collaboratively. This is an opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact in a nimble, supportive organization where people work together and enjoy what they do.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Program Ownership: Develop, implement, maintain, and strengthen BMPC's safety governance, policies, procedures, audit program, and continuous-improvement framework.
• Risk Management: Conduct inspections and hazard assessments, identify gaps, and work with teams to implement practical solutions.
• Strengthen Practices: Develop and improve hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and competency evaluations with input from the entire organization.
• Compliance & Standards: Lead safety meetings, JHSC meetings, and contractor HSEMS discussions.
• Incident Response: Support investigations, incident reviews, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Data & Reporting: Lead audits, track action plans and safety metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Training & Engagement: Develop and deliver safety training, identify ongoing training needs, and create regular safety communications and reporting to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Culture Champion: Build a proactive safety culture through trust, collaboration, shared accountability, and leading by example.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic Thinking & Execution: Demonstrated ability to drive strategy and influence culture while remaining grounded in day-to-day operational realities.
• Technical & Utility Safety Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of OHS legislation, regulatory compliance, risk management, audits, and safety management systems, with an understanding of electrical distribution risks and workplace safe practices.
• Communication & Collaboration: Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with a team-first approach and the ability to build trust and influence without direct authority.
• Technology & Systems: Above average computer literacy and a keen interest in using technology to strengthen safety systems, documentation, and reporting.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, detail-oriented, practical, calm under pressure, and self-motivated, with a positive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE

• Secondary education (High School Diploma) or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience developing and managing Health and Safety Programs.
• 5+ years’ progressive health and safety experience, working in electric utilities, power distribution, power generation, electrical construction, or similar industries.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), or another professionally recognized certification in the safety and risk management related field.
• Relevant safety training, including Joint Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety Representative training, hazard management, Alberta occupational health and safety legislation awareness, workplace investigation, and instructional techniques.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and health & safety software.

ASSETS

• COR Auditor certification or experience conducting safety management system audits.
• Experience working as a standalone safety professional within a small or mid-sized organization.
• Experience working with contractors and external HSE partners.
• Familiarity with Single Line Diagrams, the Alberta Township System, map/GPS reading, and calculations used in utility field work.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation package, including employer-paid group benefits and a group RRSP program.
• Vacation and personal leave, along with support for job-related training and professional development.
• A close-knit, nimble, and supportive team that values collaboration and makes time to connect through activities such as golf days and barbecues.
• The opportunity to be home most nights while building a career close to Alberta's outdoor recreation opportunities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at BMPC’s main office in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, with regular travel to rural worksites and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to complete outdoor fieldwork in varied weather conditions, with potential exposure to electrical and other workplace hazards.
• Demonstrated physical fitness, stamina, mental alertness, coordination, and the ability to work effectively in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Valid driver's licence and satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours to support business needs.

APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on September 28th, 2026.

All applicants will receive a personalized response, and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. If you require adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. Blue Mountain Power Co-op is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace where differences are valued. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, marital statuses, family statuses, races, ancestry, place of origin, source of income abilities, neurodivergent identities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and religious beliefs. All qualified applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.