Description
Power the Future of the Columbia Basin – Join Us as a Senior Manager, Compliance
Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance to help power the future of the Columbia Basin. This role is accountable for the continuous maintenance and enhancement of the corporation’s pre-existing internal compliance program for three low-impact Bulk Electric System (BES) hydroelectric facilities. The role ensures that the internal compliance program is aligned with Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS). As a Senior Manager, Compliance, you will serve as a subject matter expert in compliance and provide technical leadership related to all new and impending Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations and Planning (O&P) requirements.
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: $138,800 - $163,100
Reporting to the Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer, Power Operations, you will:
- Lead MRS compliance by maintaining the internal compliance program and serving as Compliance Officer, CIP Senior Manager, Compliance Contact and the primary regulatory liaison.
- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks including internal controls, policies, procedures and evidence templates for physical and cyber security.
- Coordinate technical compliance work with trades, engineering and operations to ensure regulated testing and documentation meet all standards.
- Manage regulatory obligations, including functional registrations, selfaudits, monitoring programs and official WECC audits.
- Act as primary contact during WECC audits and coordinate audit responses using established processes, roles and expertise to ensure accurate, timely submissions.
- Provide compliance leadership to staff and contractors while supporting asset management, facility work and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Oversee planning and supervision, including budgeting, project delivery, team performance, evaluations and coaching.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related engineering discipline, preferably in electrical engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or ability to register with EGBC.
- 7-10 years demonstrated experience in a related electrical utility role and at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in compliance.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Support regulatory compliance to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of hydroelectric facilities that power communities across the Columbia Basin.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a safe, accountable and professional environment.
- Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities.
- Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, featuring generous timeoff 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
Submit your cover letter and resume on our website: ourtrust.org/powerops.
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.
