Asset Management Specialist

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (minimum 15)

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Power System asset management program, shape strategies, governance, and content for asset portfolios. You will drive asset health initiatives, report to senior management, and collaborate across Asset Planning, Operations, Project Delivery, and Finance.

You will provide expert advice, support regulatory documentation, and engage with industry forums to bring best practices back to BC Hydro.

Qualifications

• Strong analysis and data synthesis to support high-quality decisions.
• Ability to translate strategy into governance, processes, and content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership and relationship management with senior stakeholders.
• Independent judgment in solving complex, broad-scope problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Power System asset management program—strategies, governance, frameworks.
• Develop asset health programs and report to senior management to support investments.
• Support Asset Management Steering Committee and Working Groups.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning, Operations, Project Delivery and Finance.
• Provide expert advice on asset management and asset health; prepare documentation for regulatory needs.
• Represent BC Hydro in industry forums like CEATI and IAM.
• Maintain external knowledge sharing and bring best practices back to the team.

Skills

Asset management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

No. of positions: 1

What you’ll do

• Improve and oversee the Power System asset management program: its approach, strategies, governance, and frameworks. Develop ideas into strategies and processes; create content, training, and other materials; assist teams in developing and implementing content specific to their asset portfolios.
• Develop Power System asset health programs: establish strategies, drive improvements, maintain governance, and report on asset health to senior management to support investment decisions aligned with corporate priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Asset Management Steering Committee and the Asset Management and Asset Health Working Groups.
• Work collaboratively across teams such as Asset Planning, Operations, Project Delivery, and Finance to ensure asset management and asset health programs are well-managed and supported.
• Provide expert advice and solutions to address complex queries related to asset management and asset health, collaborating with other experts and stakeholders as needed to ensure well-informed responses. This includes planning, implementing, and achieving asset management, asset health, and related goals and business strategies as well as supporting regulatory processes by preparing documentation and evidence related to Power System asset management and asset health programs.
• Represent BC Hydro in industry forums such as CEATI and the Institute of Asset Management, sharing knowledge and bringing best practices back to the team.

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, commerce, finance, economics, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible roles in strategy, business process management, and decision-making. This experience should reflect a proven ability to address increasingly complex challenges and deliver impactful results. It should also include at least 6 years working with power system assets, physical asset management, capital planning, asset health, and/or project management. Experience in infrastructure, capital-intensive, or technically complex systems is preferred. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.
• Strong analysis skills: Critical thinking and analytical skills enable you to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources then transform data into information with recommendations to support high-quality decisions.
• Leadership and relationship management: Able to establish credibility and rapport with senior management, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders across the organization. Able to exercise sound judgment in presenting issues, provide leadership, and course correct.
• Comfortable exercising independent judgment in analysis and problem solving on highly complex, undefined, critical, and broad scope problems with management guidance. Able to manage multiple processes and initiatives with competing deadlines while maintaining a proactive approach to adapting to shifting priorities and organizational requirements.
• Strategic thinking complemented by an ability to align tactical decisions with long‑term organizational objectives. Able to consider future needs and strategies as well as practical tactics and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in clear and accessible terms. Adept at preparing professional reports, presentations, and documentation tailored to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster teamwork, resolve conflicts, and build enduring relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Familiarity with asset management strategies and/or power system asset health programs (e.g., BC Hydro’s Asset Health Index and Equipment Health Rating programs or similar programs) is an advantage. Additionally, prior experience providing strategic business advice, particularly in capital‑intensive or regulated environments, is desirable.
• Proven proficiency in improving business processes to drive operational excellence and organizational efficiency.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• 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. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 #CPGN1
• Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Closing Date: 2026-11-20