A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Permanent Full‑Time Position.
Capital Power is seeking a senior-level health and safety professional to join our Corporate Health and Safety team and help strengthen how work is done safely across our operations in the United States.
Reporting to the Director, Health and Safety, this role supports Capital Power’s North American fleet by contributing to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of practical, risk-based corporate health and safety programs tailored to diverse operating environments. You will work closely with corporate peers, site teams, and leadership to support consistency across the fleet, while recognizing that safe work is shaped by local context and operational reality.
This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who brings strong technical depth, operational credibility, and a learning mindset. Capital Power is on a journey toward the application of Human and Organizational Performance principles, and this role contributes directly to how we design systems, learn from events, and continuously improve.
You will contribute to our team by:
Playing a key role in the design, implementation, and continual improvement of corporate health and safety programs, standards, and tools applicable across US jurisdictions.
Monitoring, interpreting, and translating US health and safety legislation, including OSHA and state-level requirements, into clear, practical corporate expectations.
Providing subject matter expertise to sites, projects, and leadership on health and safety systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Supporting sites in the implementation of corporate programs while allowing for site-specific risk profiles, operating models, and business realities.
Applying Human and Organizational Performance principles to program design, learning processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supporting health and safety event classification, investigation frameworks, and analysis of trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
Developing guidance materials, training resources, and communication tools that support the consistent and effective application of programs.
Collaborating with operations, projects, and contractors to ensure programs are usable, scalable, and aligned with how work is actually performed.
What you will bring to the role
Education and certification
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
A US-recognized professional health and safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or the ability to obtain this certification within a defined period.
Additional certifications such as CIH or CHST are considered an asset.
Experience
10+ years of progressive health and safety experience, preferably within industrial or power generation environments.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing corporate health and safety programs or management systems.
In-depth knowledge of US health and safety legislation, including OSHA regulations and state-level requirements.
Experience working across multiple sites or jurisdictions.
Operational and field-based experience, with a strong understanding of how health and safety programs are applied in real-world operating environments.
Familiarity with Human and Organizational Performance concepts and their application in safety management.
Experience supporting contractor health and safety programs is an asset.
Skills and attributes
Strong ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into clear, outcome-focused expectations.
Program and systems-thinking capability grounded in risk-based decision making.
Ability to analyze data, trends, and events to inform decisions and drive meaningful improvement.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams, operations, and leadership.
A practical mindset focused on enabling safe, effective work rather than creating administrative burden.
Working Conditions
Hybrid position based in Midland, Michigan, Phoenix, Arizona, or Washington, DC, with the option for fully remote work based in the United States.
Periodic travel within the United States and North America, including occasional short-notice travel.
Additional Details:
The pay range for this position is $110,500.00 to $127,500.00.
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.
This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus
As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.