Program Manager, Access Forester (Northern or Southern Interior)

BC Hydro; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation days (min 15)

Lifetime pension

Training and development

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Program Manager, Access Forester for the Northern or Southern Interior. This permanent, full-time role in Prince George offers a hybrid work model and a competitive annual salary of $109,700 to $138,700 CAD.

You will lead access forestry projects, develop robust plans, manage risks, and coordinate diverse teams and contractors across the province. A BC-recognized RPF is required, with significant forestry and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Professional Forester in good standing.
• Eligible for professional registration in British Columbia may be considered.
• Minimum eight years of forestry experience or five years in forest operations within multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of forest practices, environmental and water resources, cultural and heritage resources, and utilities.
• Able to manage in a multi-disciplinary environment with change.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual work plan and manage access projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans including scope, budget, schedule and team responsibilities.
• Establish quality metrics and monitor progress for cost-effective execution.
• Manage project within scope, timeline and budget with innovative planning and execution.
• Coordinate contractor resources for the program.
• Analyze problems, assess risks and apply innovative solutions.
• Assist Indigenous Relations with consultation as required.
• Assist with contract scope and documents for forestry contracts.
• Oversee layout/engineering and construction contracts, including road layout/design and river works.
• Coordinate with Operations, Lines, Properties, Archaeology, Environment and other teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in good standing

Eligible for RPF in BC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

A workplace powered by you At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [e-mail], as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.

Program Manager, Access Forester (Northern or Southern Interior)

Number of positions: 1

Job Location: Prince George

Employment type: Permanent

Region: Various

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

Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

• Contribute to the annual work plan, and manage a number of access projects of considerable size, diversity, complexity and risk. Assume responsibility from inception to successful completion.
• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives.
• Establish quality metrics for the implementation of the project and monitors progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost effective manner using project management principles.
• Manage the implementation of the project within agreed upon scope, timeline and budget, using significant innovation in the planning, analysis and execution of tasks and a high level of judgment in the assessment and resolution of diverse and unique issues.
• Manage a diverse range of contractor resources in the successful execution of the program.
• Investigate and analyze challenging problems which may be unique to BC Hydro, evaluate risks and apply innovative solutions.
• Fulfill the role of a forestry Subject Matter Expert for BC Hydro and its clients, and assist, the Indigenous Relations Team with consultation (as required).
• Assist with the development of contract scope, specifications and associated documents for forestry and vegetation management contracts.
• Implement and administer layout/engineering contracts for professional and technical activities as well as construction contracts. This will include, but may not be limited to, access planning and management, road layout/design, bridge site plans, water course classification, cost estimate and options analysis, and contract management (completing periodic reports or updates with regards to schedule, progress, conformance or compliance, payment and any other activities as required).
• Schedule and requirements of other project Teams, such as Operations, Lines, Properties, Archaeology, Environment, Regulatory/Permit, Procurement, Safety and Construction and that that progress or updates are conveyed in periodic reports, as required.
• Communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing with clients, forest industry stakeholders, utilities, contractors, private landowners, First Nations, the public and various levels of government.

What you bring

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in good standing with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
• Those that are eligible for professional registration in British Columbia as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) may also be considered.
• Experienced, with a minimum of eight (8) years of related industrial forestry experience with emphasis on forest management, forest operations, forest planning, stakeholder engagement, timber harvesting and road construction and planning or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in forest operations within multi-disciplinary construction/capital projects.
• Knowledgeable of legislation and regulations governing forest practices, environmental and water resources, Cultural and Heritage resources, and Utilities in BC; as well as additional commitments ascribed under environmental certification.
• Able to manage, adapt to change, and deliver a quality work product in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite of applications and Adobe.
• Must hold a valid BC 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.

What else you should know

• This is a Full-Time Regular (permanent ) role on the team based in either the Northern Interior or Southern Interior of BC.
• The preferred headquarter locations for this opportunity are Vernon, Kamloops or Prince George however alternate headquarter locations may be considered and can be discussed further during the interview process. Please note alternate locations would depend on operational requirements and subject to workspace availability.
• Please note this position will require regular travel around the province and overnight stays.
• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
• Ability to work set shift schedules to be discussed during the interview process.
• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to demonstrate abilities by taking an assessment.
• Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of three days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.
• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
• Please note internally the job title in the system is T&D Work Program Manager.

Date Posted: 2026-11-02 Closing Date: 2026-11-18