Asset Integration Specialist

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,480 - 126,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

Transit passes

Training opportunities

Job summary

The British Columbia Rapid Transit Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee capital projects related to the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines. This role involves budget management, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

A university degree in Engineering or a related field, with five years of experience in a project management role, is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and works predominantly on-site in Metro Vancouver.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience in Engineering or Technical environment.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety laws.
• Advanced analytical and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project deliverables align with company goals.
• Provide expert project management advice throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and monitor project compliance.

Skills

Project management principles

Construction management

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Database applications

Job description

About the Company

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With future expansion of both lines underway, we are a growing team of over 1,200 employees working on one of the longest fully‑automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Benefits

When you work for SkyTrain you will have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We offer a pay range of $84,480 – $126,720 per annum based on education, experience, skills and qualifications, as well as a Total Compensation Package that includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.

Responsibilities

Ensure capital replacement assets and integration activities are within budget, scope and timelines, and deliverables align with BCRTC’s goals.

Provide expert construction and project management advice and technical expertise throughout the project life cycle.

Facilitate and participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of capital project delivery and integration to minimize operational impacts.

Assist in determining standards, objectives, schedules, resources, procurement strategies and risks related to proposed projects.

Provide technical expertise and leadership to the project team, ensuring compliance with regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.

Collaborate with project sponsors to define scope, develop business cases, work plans, success objectives and measurements, and develop project Terms of Reference.

Prepare and manage project resource budgets and utilization plans with sponsor and Capital Management Committee approval, adjusting as needed.

Plan projects to meet occupational health and safety requirements per provincial laws and collaborate with stakeholders and contractors to ensure site safety systems are in place.

Support and advise management and sponsors to register, prioritize, monitor and mitigate project risks according to defined policies and procedures.

Provide definition and guidance on project quality, including requirements for quality planning, control, assurance and improvement.

Develop and manage stakeholder relationships, and manage relationships with contractors and consultants, providing work direction and monitoring contract compliance.

Oversee project staff as required, providing guidance, direction and performance management input.

Provide internal control checks for project forms, closeout checklists and invoices, and liaise with Project Managers to ensure operational plans are developed before handover.

Provide technical expertise within the field of Engineering specialization on projects as requested.

Conduct technical and policy research, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with TransLink and BCRTC Safety departments to investigate incidents and recommend risk reductions.

Identify and provide information on requirements for new, replaced, enhanced or capital assets and spare parts to the Asset Management team.

Education and Experience

University degree in Engineering, Business or related field, and five (5) years of related project management experience in an Engineering, Technical or Maintenance environment.

Other Requirements

• Solid knowledge of project management principles, theories and practices.
• Experience in construction management of urban transit property, transportation infrastructure and rail facilities projects.
• Familiarity with provincial laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, time‑management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills, including experience supervising union and non‑union employees.
• Solid technical skills in business and project management, computer applications and databases.
• Solid negotiation skills for contracts, agreements and conflict resolution.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Solid decision‑making skills.

Other Information

Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Work designation: Resident. This position works predominantly on‑site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.