Project Manager 2 - Compliance Specialist

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby seeks a Project Manager 2 – Compliance Specialist with substantial electric-utility compliance experience. You will interpret O&P standards, advise business units on risk and controls, and represent BC Hydro with WECC and other regulators.

This permanent, full-time role requires leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in electrical grid operations and planning within NERC O&P or comparable regulatory frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments and regulatory engagement activities.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex standards and build trust across diverse teams.
• Leadership abilities, including mentoring others, influencing outcomes, and delivering results in complex environments.
• University degree or equivalent experience in Mandatory Reliability Standards compliance.
• At least 10 years of experience in the electric utility sector and senior compliance roles.
• Familiarity with maintenance, planning, real-time operations, vegetation management, and other grid activities.
• Registered Professional Engineer designation or equivalent certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Interpret O&P standards and advise business units on risk, controls, and compliance expectations.
• Represent BC Hydro in interactions with WECC and other regulatory organizations.
• Build relationships with peer utilities to stay aligned with regulatory oversight trends.
• Monitor emerging standards, assess their impact, lead internal reviews, and coordinate responses.
• Deliver training and coaching to enhance organizational understanding and readiness.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, oversight, and assurance practices.
• Conduct assurance activities, including assessments, control reviews and testing, and contribute to mitigation planning.
• Review compliance narratives, evidence, and internal controls to recommend improvements.
• Review and endorse evidence and documentation; prepare reports and trend analyses for leadership.
• Collaborate with operations and planning teams to align technical practices with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, provide compliance expertise, and make final compliance determinations.
• Prepare and contribute to regulatory filings, including standards adoption assessments and incident reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Regulatory reporting

Risk assessment

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

University degree in relevant field

Job description

BC Hydro is located at Edmonds 18. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Project Manager 2 – Compliance Specialist. 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 position is available as a permanent full-time opportunity.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Project Manager 2 – Compliance Specialist
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 – 165,800.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonds 18

• The candidate will be responsible for interpreting O&P standards and advising business units on risk, controls, and compliance expectations.
• The candidate will act as a representative of BC Hydro in interactions and communications with WECC and other regulatory organizations.
• The candidate will build strong relationships with peer utilities to stay aligned with regulatory oversight trends.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring emerging standards, assessing their impact, leading internal reviews, and coordinating responses.
• The candidate will be responsible for delivering training and coaching to enhance organizational understanding and readiness.
• The candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities to strengthen governance, oversight, and assurance practices.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting assurance activities, including compliance assessments, control reviews and testing, and contributing to mitigation planning and execution.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing compliance narratives, evidence, and internal controls using technical knowledge and controls expertise and recommending improvements to practices and tools.
• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and endorsing evidence and documentation and preparing reports and trend analyses for leadership.
• The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with operations and planning teams to align technical practices with regulatory requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for participating in incident investigations, providing compliance expertise, and making final compliance determinations.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing and contributing to regulatory filings, including standards adoption assessments and incident reporting.

Job Requirements

• The candidate will be required to demonstrate substantial experience in electrical grid operations and planning within NERC O&P or comparable regulatory frameworks.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments and regulatory engagement activities.
• The candidate must possess strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex standards and build trust across diverse teams.
• The candidate must demonstrate leadership abilities, including mentoring others, influencing outcomes, and delivering results in complex environments.
• The candidate must possess a university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in Mandatory Reliability Standards compliance.
• The candidate will be required to have at least 10 years of experience within the electric utility sector and experience in senior compliance roles.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to balance technical knowledge with strategic thinking when addressing compliance matters.
• The candidate must have experience translating complex requirements into practical and actionable guidance.
• The candidate must demonstrate curiosity, integrity, and adaptability in the workplace.
• The candidate should have familiarity with maintenance, planning, real-time operations, vegetation management, and other activities related to the electrical grid.
• The candidate should hold a Registered Professional Engineer designation or an equivalent professional certification.
• Familiarity with NERC, EEI, WECC, or similar governance frameworks is considered an asset.
• The candidate must maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing as a condition of employment.

Security and safety

• The candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Work Conditions

• The candidate will be required to travel throughout the province as part of the job responsibilities.
• 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.