BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We’re proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
- Is the project manager for a portfolio of low risk, medium impact/complexity projects and / or a
task manager for higher risk/impact/complexity projects and has overall accountability for the
results of those projects.
- Responsible to coordinate definition of the project objectives in partnership with the Project
Initiator and other functional groups and achieve approval of these objectives by the Project
Sponsor. Project objectives will typically be associated within the areas of scope, schedule, cost,
environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, properties, regulatory requirements, and
human resources.
- Accountable for determining how the project will be delivered, including delivery models, supply
chain strategies, obtaining resources, obtaining all permits and regulatory approvals, putting
contracts in place and managing to the plan to achieve the agreed objectives.
- Leads initial development and ongoing updates of the project user requirements and scope
documents to make sure that the elaboration of project scope aligns with the project objectives.
- Leads in the development of an optimal project delivery strategy considering options for practice
scaling including Single Viable Alternative, gate governance, funding and applicable deliverables.
Encourages innovation in seeking optimal solutions for achieving project objectives.
- Plans with the functional organizations to set up the project team. Leads the project team to
prepare and update the project plan throughout the project lifecycle, including the project work
breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed work packages to deliver the project scope.
- Is responsible overall for the planning and delivery of work packages being completed by Work
Package Managers.
- Leads the planning and execution of the project, including obtaining funding approval, achieving
conformance with BC Hydro PPM Practices, and ensuring that the objectives of the project are
achieved.
- Ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, assigns
work and provides instructions, advice and leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work
in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance
- Consults with environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, regulators, interest groups, the
public, unions on a variety of issues of importance to the project
- Develops and oversees the implementation of mitigation and compensation plans
- Represents BC Hydro in discussions and negotiations with regulators and other agencies and
secures licenses and regulatory approvals as required
- Responsible for monitoring and analyzing the project status and performance throughout the
project delivery lifecycle and taking corrective action when required.
- Leads the team in proactive risk management and ongoing identification, treatment, and timely
communication of project risks.
- Leads the project team through the monthly project progression process and provides progress
reporting to the Initiator and other management groups as required.
- Reviews and analyzes the project cost, scope and schedule variances, and takes corrective
action, including management of the project contingency.
- Manages project acceptance and closure activities. Releases project resources and prepares
the Project Completion & Evaluation Report.
- Provides regular and significant coaching/mentoring, acts as a role model and engages in self-
development through personal leadership.
- Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, environmental sciences
or economics. Candidates who have a technical Diploma plus several years of relevant Project
Management experience will also be considered.
- Courses in Project Management (PMI certification as a PMP is required).
- Minimum of six years of progressively more responsible Project Management experience is
required. Experience within an electric utility or similar industrial environment is preferred.
- Intermediate level knowledge in a specific field such as engineering, environmental sciences or
business to provide technical coordination and leadership.
- Knowledgeable on project related standards, policies, practices and procedures, contributing to
the development of project standards as well as enforcing/modeling project standards.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Good communication (verbal and written), facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Lesser qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and may still be considered.
- Candidates with the following project experience, will be given preference:
o The successful delivery of Telecom and/or Protection and Control centric projects; and/or
o Full project life-cycle experience which includes a structured approach in the evaluation of
alternatives in the Identification phase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
standing:
Driver’s License Type = Class 5
- This position performs Project Management services to successfully deliver projects assigned to
BC Hydro’s Project Delivery Organization.
- The ability to work as a client service provider and to communicate effectively with client
business development/marketing, field operations and construction management teams to meet
client strategic objectives is essential
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience related to hydroelectric power plants, transmission/distribution lines or
dam safety projects considered an asset
We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
Don’t forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your
certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the
necessary information to assess your application without any delays.
Date Posted: 2022-08-22 Closing Date: 2022-08-31
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