MRS Assurance Team Lead

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic MRS Assurance Team Lead to drive compliance and reliability within the electric utility sector. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning, ensuring adherence to critical reliability standards. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a passion for fostering accountability and innovation. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a significant impact in the energy sector, where your expertise will shape the future of compliance and operational excellence.

Benefits

15 Paid Vacation Days

Flexible Work Model

Training and Development Courses

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the electric utility industry with senior-level expertise.
• Proficient in compliance processes and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with organizations to implement best practices.
• Conduct audits and deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Strategic Planning

Risk Assessment

Education

University Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Base pay range

CA$127,900.00/yr - CA$161,800.00/yr

Job Location: Burnaby, BC

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

No. of positions: 1

About the job:

BC Hydro is searching for an inspiring, collaborative leader to spearhead our compliance program and ensure the reliability of the bulk electric system. If you’re passionate about fostering accountability, building meaningful connections, and leading with empathy, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every technical requirement - we value your enthusiasm, leadership skills, and ability to inspire teams above all else.

As part of BC Hydro’s Compliance Department within the General Counsel and Compliance Office, you’ll focus on adherence to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS). These standards are pivotal to ensuring the reliability of the bulk electric system, addressing areas like real-time operations, transmission system planning, protection system maintenance, and infrastructure security.

What you’ll do:

• Lead & Inspire: Direct and mentor a team of talented engineers and technical staff (internal and consulting), ensuring high-quality work and timely goal achievement.
• Collaborate Across Industries: Build connections with organizations like WECC and other utilities to bring best practices and innovative ideas back to BC Hydro.
• Educate & Advise: Provide expertise and guidance on compliance requirements, audit processes, and governance frameworks. Develop training materials and offer mentorship to teams.
• Strategize & Plan: Create risk-based assurance strategies, refine procedures, and oversee documentation to ensure long-term compliance success.
• Monitor & Improve Compliance: Conduct audits, risk assessments, and control testing to uphold and exceed industry standards. Deliver actionable insights and detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Support Regulatory Processes: Lead technical initiatives related to regulatory filings, incident investigations, and mitigation planning, while ensuring reporting accuracy.
• Manage Resources Effectively: Optimize allocation of internal and external resources, providing feedback and maintaining progress across projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• An empathetic and inspiring leader with exceptional communication skills.
• A collaborative problem-solver who excels at connecting strategy to execution.
• A proactive thinker passionate about continuous learning and innovation.

What you bring:

• A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in MRS compliance
• 10+ years in the electric utility industry. Preference will be given to candidates with senior-level expertise in Operations and Planning, Cyber Security, and Compliance.
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication, including negotiation skills and the ability to engage with industry peers and stakeholders.
• Leadership Capabilities: A proven track record of leading teams and mentoring staff while driving projects and initiatives to completion.
• Strategic Vision: Skillful in team-building and project management, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and achieve organizational goals.
• Regulatory Expertise: Proficient in risk assessment, assurance activities, and compliance processes, including regulatory reporting and evidence collection.

What we offer:

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

What else you should know:

• This posting is for a Full Time Regular position.
• ***Please attach a Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position as part of your application.***
• Part of the interview process will include an open book response, details to be discussed in the recruitment process.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’.

On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.