Millwright (Castlegar)

Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power

Full-time Engineering
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Location
castlegar, regional district of central kootenay, Canada
Posted
July 04, 2026

Job Description

Power the Future of the Columbia Basin

Join Us as a Millwright.

Overview

The Millwright ensures turbines, governors, auxiliary systems and plant infrastructure are maintained to support the safe and reliable operation of our shared hydroelectric assets with Columbia Power: Waneta Expansion, Brilliant Expansion and Arrow Lakes.

These are permanent, full‑time roles initially based in our Castlegar office, with planned permanent relocation to one of our hydroelectric assets on or before March 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a strong safety and compliance culture, embedding safety into all tasks and proactively addressing hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions.
  • Perform mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair of turbines, pumps, valves and related equipment, including major overhauls and unit outages.
  • Execute critical safety procedures such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry and safe handling ...