Project Manager - Vault Mitigation

Morson Human Resources Limited; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Hydro’s Vault Mitigation Team seeks a seasoned Project Manager in Burnaby, BC to lead end-to-end infrastructure projects with a focus on safety and lifecycle replacements. You will develop plans, manage stakeholders, and report on progress across multiple projects province-wide.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years in project management, PMP is a plus, and strong MS Office skills. This contract role runs August 31, 2026 to August 30, 2027 with opportunity for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Plan, direct and report on infrastructure projects with documented plans and reports.
• Develop project plans and risk management for up to $20 million capital cost.
• Coordinate QA, engineering, stakeholder engagement, approvals, procurement and safety.
• Manage scope, progress and budget using PM principles.
• Maintain relationships with customers, engineers and field crews through clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies with the broader team and manage end-to-end processes for discrete tasks.
• Monitor project progress, provide updates, forecasting and design management.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to ensure clear directions and expectations.
• Analyze complex data to drive progress and strategic decisions.
• Verify field data and translate complex technical solutions into actionable steps.
• Ensure reporting of defects and site issues between field crews and technical teams.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize efficiency and delivery.
• Represent BC Hydro as Contract Owner or Hydro Rep; assist with contract/claim negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Economics

Engineering degree (asset)

PMP® designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Project Manager - Vault Mitigation Team
Location: Burnaby, BC
Duration: August 31, 2026 - August 30, 2027
Max INC Rate: $74.81
Max T4 Rate: $63.40

Role Summary:

We are the Vault Mitigation Team within BC Hydro's Program and Contract Management group. We are responsible for delivering urgent, high-profile projects, to mitigate safety risks. The Vault Mitigation Team is a specialized team with dedicated focus on distribution end of life replacements, maintenance, refurbishment of assets. The team currently has 2 projects ramping up replacing the Victoria Integrated Network and the remaining MKII/PMH Livefront Switchgear province wide.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• A minimum five (5) years of project management experience or equivalent.

• Plan, direct, and report on infrastructure and other construction project activities by consistently monitoring project benefits, resources and status and creating documents such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports and post implementation reviews so that the project is implemented as planned.

• Develop project plans and risk management plans for low to medium risk infrastructure or other construction projects with a capital cost that is generally up to $20 million for effective management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage multiple activities effectively such as quality assurance, engineering, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, communication, regulatory approvals, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, pre-commissioning, employee relations, and safety by using project management principles in monitoring progress and establishing standards for implementation to keep the project within allotted time and budget.

• Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using intermediate skills in Microsoft Office as well as project management programs to fulfill BC Hydro's business needs.

• Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders including customers, engineers and field crews through regular communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills enabling timely progression of projects.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline

• Bachelor's degree Engineering, an asset

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation, preferred

• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and communication ability

• 5 years of progressively complex project, program, or business management. Experience within utilities is an asset but not required

• Bachelor's degree or Project and/or Program Management certification, or equivalent experience

• Excellent communication (both orally and in writing), facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills along with demonstrating planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Emotional Intelligence and ability to receive feedback and learn

• Ability to "connect-the-dots", focus on task at hand and see the bigger the picture

• Ability to be agile and adaptable

What you'll do

• You'll work with the broader team to develop strategies while also managing end-to-end processes for discrete tasks, including project progress monitoring, reporting, forecasting, design management, construction management, field data management, problem solving and escalation

• Engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including internal and external parties, and ensure they have clear directions and set expectations. Facilitate complex decision-making, identify/escalate risks or roadblocks, and work effectively to achieve the objectives of projects

• Analyze and interpret complex data (financial or asset related) with strong analytical skills to drive progress and/or strategic decision-making

• Verify field data for technical teams and communicate complex technical solutions into actionable steps

• Ensure communication between field crews and technical teams for reporting and documenting of defects and/or site issues

• Develop and execute innovative strategies to maximize efficiency and delivery of programs

• Regularly meet with the team and project/program initiators to provide updates (operational and financial) and discuss common issues, strategies, and lessons learned

• Represent BC Hydro as the "Contract Owner" or the "Hydro Rep" on contracts. Support project teams to reduce BC Hydro's exposure to contract claims and participate in contract and claim negotiations with suppliers and contractors. Review and/or approve consultant or contractor deliverables and invoices.

• Manage project close out activities including writing close out reports, engagement with stakeholders, data gathering and quality assurance.

• Travel as required for project delivery or team engagement

• Model BC Hydro's culture that supports the broader needs of the organization