Senior Environmental Coordinator (Aquatic Operations & Regulatory Planning)

BC Hydro; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian utility provider seeks a Senior Environmental Coordinator to manage fish and aquatic issues in Burnaby, BC. The role requires expertise in fisheries biology and impact assessment, along with collaboration with stakeholders and regulatory agencies. Ideal candidates should have a graduate degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

15 paid vacation days

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience related to fisheries assessment and management.
• Experience in environmental mitigation and monitoring program design.
• Ability to work with regulators and First Nation organizations.

Responsibilities

• Be a primary subject matter expert for fish and aquatic issues.
• Manage a diverse portfolio including strategy development.
• Lead and facilitate external committees for program activities.

Skills

Fisheries biology

Impact assessment

Mitigation planning

Decision making

Facilitation

Education

Graduate degree in environmental biology, ecology, or related

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Senior Environmental Coordinator (Aquatic Operations & Regulatory Planning)

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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

No. of positions : 1

Closing date : August 8, 2025

About the job :

Reporting within BC Hydro’s Environment group, the Aquatic Operations & Regulatory Planning team requires an experienced professional with a background in fisheries biology, impact assessment, mitigation / compensation planning, structured decision making and facilitation. This person will work with BC Hydro staff, consultants, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies and First Nations to provide advice for project and operational activities related to high priority fish and aquatic issues. The Aquatic Operations & Planning team is responsible for identifying the environmental requirements for operations and projects and developing and implementing solutions to complex fish and aquatic issues across our system. This work is highly collaborative as you will work with many other groups within and outside of BC Hydro in a highly specialized role providing subject matter expertise and senior biologist level guidance for operations and projects, as well as advising development of work practices, protocols, and regulatory strategies.

What you’ll do

• Be a primary subject matter expert (SME) for fish and aquatic issues, with a critical recognition of environmental risks, business requirements, and opportunities.
• Manage a diverse portfolio including fish and aquatic strategy development, operational program development, regulatory process guidance with responsibility for providing technical direction, resource planning, budget planning and contract management for activities within the portfolio.
• Lead and facilitate external committees that include multiple stakeholders representing a variety of interests with the objective of advancing and implementing program activities.
• Manage consultant contracts including developing terms of reference, evaluating proposals, overseeing budgets and deliverables to meet project timelines.
• Critically review reports and communications in consideration of scientific integrity, program scope, business requirements and audience.
• Engage and liaise with regulators on topics associated with the portfolio. This includes determining relevant regulatory requirements and developing and implementing programs required to address those requirements.
• Support engagement with Indigenous groups and other interested parties on potential effects of BC Hydro operations and projects, potential mitigation solutions, and the development of follow-up monitoring programs.
• Prepare synthesis reports, specific study reports, briefings, presentations and published works in support of the portfolio.
• Present program communications - including study results, decision recommendations, and program updates - to a wide audience - including public speaking events, executive meetings, regulatory and First Nations meetings, and municipal / government proceedings (including formal Environmental Assessment Board proceedings). The successful candidate will have experience in the following key areas :
• Fisheries biology and management with emphasis on freshwater populations of resident species, preferably with experience involving Pacific salmon in British Columbia.
• Scientific study design, particularly in the area of assessment and management of impacts of hydroelectric development on fish and aquatic ecosystems.
• Scientific writing, primary author for analytical reports, communications and recommendation memos, and publications.
• Design and implementation of programs, with emphasis on those relating to the effects of hydroelectric developments on fish and fish habitat, considering the complex interactions of ecosystems with hydroelectric operations.
• Project and contract management, quality assurance, employee mentorship and guidance.
• Working with regulators and First Nation organizations to facilitate partnerships and agreements.
• Environmental assessment, Federal and Provincial regulatory processes, regional or land use planning.

What you bring

A graduate degree relevant to environmental biology, ecology, engineering, or resource management (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).

Must be eligible for designation as a professional Biologist in the College of Applied Biology.

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant subject matter experience, which may include : fisheries assessment and management with specific reference to construction and / or operation of hydroelectric developments, environmental mitigation program design and implementation, environmental monitoring program design and implementation, federal and provincial environmental assessments and current practice.

Other relevant experience may include : water quality and aquatic productivity assessments, hydraulic modelling, fish population modelling, project management, contract management, First Nations consultation, public consultation.

Technical skills and experience may include : specialized software skills (i.e. database management, statistical analysis), regulatory permitting, contract management, field operations, technical writing and editing.

Must be available for travel.

Strong technical communication, research, writing and editing skills.

A valid driver's license with no restrictions.

What we offer

A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

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

Please note this is a Full-Time Permanent (FTR) P3 M&P opportunity with the team based at our Edmonds location in Burnaby, BC.

The preferred headquarter location for this position is Edmonds (Burnaby, BC), however alternative headquarters such as Kamloops, Vernon, Prince George, and Castlegar may be considered pending the required business approvals and workspace availability. The successful candidate must also be able to conform to BC Hydro’s hybrid flexible work role, requiring employees to work from headquarters a minimum of 2 days per week.

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

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test / assessment or do a presentation.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https : / / app.bchydro.com / careers / current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

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Industries

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