Natural Resource Specialist 4

BC Hydro; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility company in Burnaby seeks a Natural Resource Specialist 4 responsible for overseeing environmental protection measures and conducting impact studies. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree or Technologist Diploma with extensive experience. This full-time, hybrid position offers a flexible work model and valuable benefits including paid vacation days.

Benefits

Minimum of 15 paid vacation days

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years with Technologist Diploma.
• Eligibility for membership with the College of Applied Biology.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation, budgets, and guidelines for environmental protection.
• Conduct in-depth studies on environmental impact.
• Develop standards for biological environment management.

Skills

Biological resource management

Environmental protection compliance

Technical direction to consultants

Field response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Studies

Technologist Diploma

Job description

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: August 18, 2025

About the job

Location: Edmonds 11, Lower Mainland, Hybrid

What you’ll do

• Prepare documentation, budgets, standards, guidelines, and contract specifications for biological resource and environmental protection measures; oversee, inspect, and administer programs and projects to meet environmental plans, objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake in-depth studies on the environmental impact of major programs and future Hydro facilities.
• Develop standards and strategies influencing the biological environment; respond to unforeseen environmental concerns not covered by existing regulations.
• Ensure consistency in environmental inspection protocols, report preparation, and liaise with outside groups and BC Hydro staff.
• Facilitate meetings with government agency representatives to determine and incorporate regulatory requirements and compliance options.
• Respond in the field to unforeseen environmental concerns, coordinate mitigation, and manage communication.
• Provide technical direction to external consultants, crew leaders, and staff to ensure standards and quality control.
• Provide work leadership to and perform all functions of the Natural Resource Specialist 3 role.
• Perform minor duties related to the above that do not affect the job rating.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Studies with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Technologist Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for membership with the College of Applied Biology.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

What we offer

• Minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model depending on role
• Training and development courses

For more benefits, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Additional information

• This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP / COPE).
• Full-time temporary (FTT) MoveUP Group 12 at Edmonds, Burnaby, for approximately 12 months.
• Maintain Class 5 driver’s license in good standing.
• Eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology or qualified under a recognized natural resource professional association.
• Approximately 10-25% of time outside the Lower Mainland, in various weather conditions, and some travel.

Ensure your candidate profile is updated with current resume and certifications before applying. For application, visit https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html.

How to apply

Apply online through BC Hydro Careers or click ‘Apply’ on the job posting. Update your profile with your resume and certifications.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Science

Industries: Government Administration