Contracts Professional - Prince George

Fpbc; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Contract Professional to oversee vegetation-related contracts across planned, unplanned, and design work. You will manage contractors, ensure safety and reliability, and coordinate resources to meet program goals.

You will liaise with First Nations, provincial and municipal authorities while supporting project estimates and timely deliveries. A driver’s license is required, and a path to FPBC registration is provided if not yet completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma as specified; forestry/land management knowledge required.
• Registered with FPBC or eligible within 2 months; ISA certification is acceptable.
• Completion of in-house contract administration and environmental courses or plan to complete within 3 months.
• Minimum 4 years in utility vegetation management or forestry vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and oversight for Planned, Unplanned and Design work, ensuring quality, safety and reliability.
• Support contractor performance tracking, ensure work milestones and contract specifications are met.
• Allocate and reassign work to optimize contractor resources.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships including First Nations, governments and local communities.
• Support safety culture; conduct workplace audits and Safe Work Observations.
• Oversee lifecycle of large/complex projects and coordinate resources as needed.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related fields

FPBC registration or eligible within 2 months

ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Utility Specialist

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Powered by water... and by people like youProviding 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’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

• The Distribution Contract Professional will report to the Manager, Distribution Vegetation and is accountable for managing the contract functions related to the efficient delivery of distribution vegetation services (Planned, Unplanned and Design), managing contractor performance, and compliance as well as realizing strategic benefits. This position oversees the assignment of work to contractors, consultants, and internal staff, and ensures the implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for the completion of vegetation work.
• As the Contract Professional (CP), Your accountabilities, for Planned, Unplanned and Design work, will include contract administration and oversight, supporting the business’ requirements for quality, safety and reliability, understanding the capacity of individual contractors, and supporting the development of new and emerging contractors.
• You will ensure BC Hydro meets guaranteed work volume commitments for area contractors and that the work assigned to these contractors is adequate and appropriate to meet BC Hydro strategic goals and annual plans. You will track that area contractors are meeting their performance responsibilities including, but not limited to, work execution and quality, safety, contract specifications, and work milestones. You will allocate and reassign work to ensure the optimal use of contractor resources. You will manage and sign off on variances and equitable adjustments as required.
• You will work with clients to provide input and influence on programs and projects, educate managers on estimating practices and tools, and ensure Vegetation Management and contractors have the time and information required to complete the project on time and on budget. You will track the lifecycle of large and/or complex projects over time to enlist resources to ensure project information is provided appropriately.
• You will manage internal and external stakeholder relationships including First Nations, Provincial, and Municipal governments. You will facilitate the resolution of issues with landowners, regulators, local communities, and special interest groups, seeking counsel and advice from Integrated Planning, Finance, Procurement, Environment, and Legal Services as needed. You have expertise in managing multiple stakeholders across multiple projects.
• You will support a safety culture and conduct workplace audits and Safe Work Observations to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and all other contractual obligations. You will identify efficiency opportunities, risks and required mitigations, and provide inputs to contractor reviews.
• The ideal candidate is highly motivated to achieve results for BC Hydro, support the success of their peer teams, and build lasting, progressive contractor relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or Biology; or Diploma in Forestry, Horticulture or Environmental studies from an Institute of Technology or equivalent experience.
• Registered with the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) or must be eligible for registration and register with FPBC within two (2) months of hire and complete requirements within two (2) years of registration; OR registered with the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist and as a Certified Utility Specialist.
• Requires completion of a variety of in-house courses related to contract administration and environmental issues and specific applications/systems; or must be completed within three (3) months of starting in the role.
• Four (4) years of experience working in utility vegetation management or in the field of forestry vegetation management.
• Proven leadership capabilities to manage and develop contractor relationships and skills to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
• This position may require occasional travel around the Region along with occasional overnight stays.
• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing. 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.

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Flexible work model role definitions

• 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