Low Voltage Work Program Manager Distribution Scope

Morson Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a CLRA Project Manager for a public-safety-driven, capital-funded initiative in Burnaby. The role involves overseeing the Low Voltage Safety Remediation Program, requiring strong infrastructure project management expertise. Candidates should have over 10 years in distribution project management, with proven experience in coordinating safety-oriented utility programs. This opportunity offers a complex but rewarding environment to contribute to public safety and infrastructure investment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Distribution project management experience.
• 5+ years of Distribution technical experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-project, multi-stakeholder utility programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Distribution scope project management activities within the program.
• Act as Program Controller Lead for T&D workstreams.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, budgets, and performance reporting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.

Skills

Project Management

Distribution systems expertise

Program controls

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role: Low Voltage Work Program - Distribution Scope
Work Location: Edmonds, BC
Contract Duration: 2026-04-01 - 2027-03-31
Max INC Rate: $78.46/
Max T4 Rate: $64.84/

Program Overview

Transmission Lines is seeking a CLRA Project Manager to support the Low Voltage Safety Remediation Program, a public-safety–driven, capital-funded initiative addressing uncontrolled fault potential between the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) systems across 100+ locations.

The program has an estimated value of $45M over five (5) years and involves complex, overlapping dependencies between Transmission and Distribution scopes.

• Overall Program & Transmission Scope Lead: Tina Hoffart
• Role Focus: Distribution scope Project Manager and Program Controller Lead

Role Summary

The CLRA Project Manager will act as the Distribution PM and program controller, responsible for planning, coordination, cost/schedule control, and integration across Transmission and Distribution teams. The role requires strong infrastructure project management experience, deep understanding of distribution systems, and proven program controls expertise to manage interdependencies, risks, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Distribution scope project management activities within the Low Voltage Safety Remediation Program
• Act as Program Controller Lead, coordinating cost, schedule, scope, and risk management across T&D workstreams
• Manage complex interdependencies between Transmission and Distribution projects
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting
• Ensure alignment with public safety objectives, capital governance, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with Transmission program leadership to ensure seamless execution across scopes
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks related to safety, schedule, cost, and technical interfaces
• Support stakeholder engagement across engineering, operations, and construction teams
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within approved funding

Required Qualifications

• Project Management (Infrastructure L2) experience
• 10+ years of Distribution project management experience
• 5+ years of Distribution technical experience
• 5+ years of program controller or program controls experience
• Proven experience managing multi-project, multi-stakeholder utility programs

Assets / Preferred Qualifications

• Transmission project management experience
• Transmission technical experience
• Experience working on safety-driven capital programs in regulated utility environments
• Strong understanding of T&D system interfaces and fault protection considerations

Program Drivers

• Public Safety
• Capital Infrastructure Investment
• Long-term, multi-year program delivery with high operational and reputational impact