Project Manager 1 at BC Hydro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training courses

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby, BC, Canada, is seeking a Project Manager 1 for a full-time on-site role within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders to align with annual priorities.

The role requires a bachelor degree and at least five years of PM experience in a utility environment, with strong leadership and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline such as engineering, health & safety, information technology, business or operations.
• Minimum of five years project management experience within a utility or similar environment.
• Knowledge of BC Hydro’s project management processes and strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to organize cross-functional project teams to effectively deliver multiple project(s).
• Good communication skills including excellent oral, written and presentation skills for communication with a wide variety of internal and external parties.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects of varying size, diversity, complexity and risk and assumes responsibility for their successful completion within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio.
• Has demonstrated experience managing projects related to risk management and/or projects that involve process change and people impacts.
• Develops project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives in the most cost effective manner using project management principles; delivers projects using accepted project and change management practices to ensure effective transition of project work into sustainment in the business.
• Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder relationship management to work to ensure project objectives align with annual work plan priorities.
• Provides continuous support to client areas and acts a business process liaison.
• Supports development business cases, prepares project reports and, at completion, submits financial and final project reports for approval.
• Reports risks associated with the project to the Security & Emergency Management Project Management Office.
• Works 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Project Manager 1

BC Hydro, Burnaby, BC, Canada

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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.

Project Manager 1

• Number of positions: 1
• Job Location: Horne Payne
• Employment type: Temporary
• Region: Lower Mainland
• 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

• Manages projects of varying size, diversity, complexity and risk and assumes responsibility for their successful completion within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio.
• Has demonstrated experience managing projects related to risk management and/or projects that involve process change and people impacts.
• Develops project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives in the most cost effective manner using project management principles; delivers projects using accepted project and change management practices to ensure effective transition of project work into sustainment in the business.
• Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder relationship management to work to ensure project objectives align with annual work plan priorities.
• Provides continuous support to client areas and acts a business process liaison.
• Supports development business cases, prepares project reports and, at completion, submits financial and final project reports for approval.
• Reports risks associated with the project to the Security & Emergency Management Project Management Office.
• Works 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.

What you bring

• 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.
• A minimum of five years project management experience within a utility or similar environment.
• Knowledge of BC Hydro’s project management processes and strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to organize cross-functional project teams to effectively deliver multiple project(s).
• Good communication skills including excellent oral, written and presentation skills for communication with a wide variety of internal and external parties.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

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 temporary role for approximately 12 months

Project Management Professional is preferred

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

Please note some travel within B.C. may be required.

As a project manager in the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management Project Management Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for successfully supporting the completion of a suite of projects related to improving BC Hydro’s security, business continuity and emergency management systems and programs.

The projects will have considerable cross company impacts and benefits and will improve how we manage various risks.

The role includes acting as a business liaison, coordinating projects and project teams, and tracking and reporting project performance.

The project manager will work closely with the Project Management Office and members of the Security and Emergency Management team to develop strategies to implement improvements and find sustainable solutions.