Project Manager 1 - VAM Facilities

BC Hydro; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

Training and development courses

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Project Manager 1 (VAM Facilities) to lead vegetation management programs for generation and substation facilities. You will manage contractors, set scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure safety, compliance and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires strong project management experience in vegetation programs, knowledge of environmental regulations, and ability to coordinate with internal teams and regulators. Travel to BC sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, forestry, biology, engineering, business or related discipline.
• 6–9 years of vegetation management, environmental programs or utility operations experience.
• Experience managing contractors and projects.
• Travel availability to remote locations and outside normal hours.
• Access to sites by boat may be required.
• Authorized for BC Hydro PSSP and WPP.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans with scope, budget, schedule and team responsibilities.
• Establish standards and monitor progress for cost-effective execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff and assess quality of work.
• Ensure contractors have training and access to BC Hydro sites.
• Schedule site access and ensure daily operation records for invoicing.
• Assist with contract scope and project documentation.
• Develop and oversee mitigation and compensation plans.
• Represent BCH in regulator discussions and obtain approvals.
• Investigate problems, assess risks and apply solutions.
• Identify新 technologies and processes to benefit the project.

Skills

Project management

Environmental management

Vegetation management

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences

Job description

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

No. of positions: 1

Position Highlight:

Project Manager 1 (VAM Facilities) manages Vegetation and Access Management team led programs for generation and substation facilities, non-integrated and non-electrical facilities. Includes contractor-delivered herbicide applications and tree removals at stations to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible execution.

What you’ll do

• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities to complete the facilities vegetation management program that Vegetation and Access management leads.
• Establish standards for the implementation of the project and monitor progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost-effective manner using project management principles.
• Ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, assigns work and provides instructions, advice and technical leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance.
• Ensures contractors have appropriate training and access to BC Hydro sites so they may complete their work.
• Works with SFO schedulers to schedule access to sites for vegetation management activities • Works with Vegetation specialists to ensure quality of Daily operations records for invoice payments
• Assist with the development of contract scope, specifications and associated documents for vegetation management contracts
• Can develop and oversee the implementation of mitigation and compensation plans.
• Can represent BCH in discussions and negotiations with regulators and other agencies and secures licenses and regulatory approvals as required.
• Investigates and analyses unusual problems, evaluates risks and applies innovative solutions.
• Seeks new technology, processes and products that will benefit the project.
• Develops and/or accepts a wide variety of technical documents and maintains technical standards for area of expertise.
• Can develop and present business cases, prepare project reports and, at completion, finalize all financial transactions and complete final reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned Skills and Knowledge Required

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Good working knowledge in environmental management, forestry, vegetation management, or a related field
• Good working knowledge of BC Hydro's vegetation maintenance process and related programs.
• Good working knowledge of electrical utility operations, particularly generation and substation environments
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., IPM Act/Regulation, environmental regulations, safety standards)
• Strong Project management knowledge and demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent programs or projects

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, forestry, biology, engineering, business or a related discipline • Courses in Project management.
• 6-9 years of related experience in vegetation management, environmental programs, or utility operations, including experience managing contractors and projects
• Availability for travel, sometimes to remote locations and outside normal working hours is required
• Exposed to construction sites and remote locations where a portion of the time is spent walking over rough terrain. May be required to access sites by boat.
• Must be able to be authorized for both BC Hydro Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) and Work Protection Practices (WPP).
• Possess a valid BC Driver’s License

What we offer:

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• 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 submit a cover letter, resume and any applicable certificates with your application.
• The successful candidate will be required to work from the BC Hydro Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
• The successful candidate will be required to do traveling to sites and locations within BC, including remote locations and sometimes outside of the province/country.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: P.Eng : Professional Engineer = In Good Standing
• 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.