Project Manager 1

Canada Job Bank; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel within B.C.

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a driven Project Manager 1 for a full-time, 12-month temporary role at Horne Payne. You will lead projects within Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in utilities, with strong communication and planning skills. Preference for PMP designation and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; travel within B.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years project management experience in a utility or similar environment.
• Knowledge of BC Hydro’s project management processes and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to organize cross-functional project teams to deliver multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying size, diversity, complexity and risk within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio.
• Demonstrate experience managing projects related to risk management or process changes with people impacts.
• Develop project plans with scope, budget, schedule and team responsibilities to achieve objectives.
• Deliver projects using standard project and change management practices for sustainment in business.
• Maintain exceptional stakeholder relationships to align objectives with the annual work plan priorities.
• Provide ongoing client support and act as a business process liaison.
• Develop business cases, prepare project reports and submit final reports for approval.
• Report risks to the PMO and collaborate with Change Management and Communications teams on plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor degree (engineering/health & safety/IT/business/operations)

PM certification (PMP)

Tools

PM certification tools

Job description

BC Hydro is located at Horne Payne. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Project Manager 1. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a full-time temporary role for approximately 12 months.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Project Manager 1
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 – 138,700.00
Employment type: Temporary, Full-time
Location: Horne Payne

• The candidate will be responsible for managing projects of varying size, diversity, complexity and risk and ensuring their successful completion within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience managing projects related to risk management and/or projects that involve process change and people impacts.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing project plans that include scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities to accomplish project objectives in the most cost effective manner using project management principles; the candidate will deliver projects using accepted project and change management practices to ensure effective transition of project work into sustainment in the business.
• The candidate will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder relationship management to ensure project objectives align with annual work plan priorities.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing continuous support to client areas and acting as a business process liaison.
• The candidate will support development of business cases, prepare project reports and, at completion, submit financial and final project reports for approval.
• The candidate will be responsible for reporting risks associated with the project to the Security & Emergency Management Project Management Office.
• The candidate will work effectively with BC Hydro Change Management and Communications teams to develop and deliver project change management plans, stakeholder engagement plans, training plans, and to communicate regarding projects.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have a Bachelor degree or a combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline such as engineering, health & safety, information technology, business or operations, preferably in a utility or similar industry.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five years project management experience within a utility or similar environment.
• The candidate must have knowledge of BC Hydro’s project management processes and strong leadership skills.
• The candidate must have a proven ability to organize cross-functional project teams to effectively deliver multiple project(s).
• The candidate must have good communication skills, including excellent oral, written and presentation skills, for communication with a wide variety of internal and external parties.
• The candidate must have good planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• The candidate must maintain a Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing as a condition of employment for this job.
• The candidate with a Project Management Professional designation is preferred.

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to travel within B.C. as part of the role.
• The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
• The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
• The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
• The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
• The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.