Senior Environmental Coordinator (Archaeology)

BC Hydro; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

Flexible work model

Training & development

Benefits

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a seasoned Archaeology/Heritage professional for a full-time role based at Edmonds. The candidate will lead archaeology management, plan annual work and budgets, and supervise field contractors across projects that include environmental assessment considerations.

Ideal applicants will have RPCA eligibility, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate complex heritage issues to regulators, First Nations, and the public in a hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressively responsible technical leadership in archaeological studies.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory relations.
• Strong analytical and planning skills relating to cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligibility for RPCA registration with BCAPA or proven qualifications to register.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeology management across BC Hydro's lines of business.
• Plan annual work and budgets for archaeology management.
• Manage contractors for fieldwork and impact assessment; cost control and QA.
• Engage First Nations, regulators, and stakeholders; public consultations.
• Prepare technical reports for regulators and senior management; negotiate on heritage issues.

Skills

Regulatory relations

Technical writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Archaeology/Anthropology degree

RPCA certification or eligible

Job description

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Employment type: Permanent

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

No. of positions: 1

About the job:

What you’ll do

• The successful candidate will be a key member of the Archaeology/Heritage team at BC Hydro. They must have a solid understanding of and experience with the relevant legislation, guidelines, and current practices for historic, archaeological, and paleontological resource management and impact assessment.
• This role includes implementing archaeological management across lines of business, fostering of key regulatory relationships and relationships with First Nations organizations, contributing to the development of standards and best practices, planning annual work and budgets for archaeology management, management of province-wide regulatory compliance programs, preparation of archaeological and heritage management and mitigation plans, leading multi- party technical working groups, developing mitigation, monitoring, and protection planning; and managing contractors responsible for fieldwork and impact assessment. This includes cost control, contract management, quality assurance coordination, peer review, and monthly tracking of invoices, progress, forecasts, variances, scope, reporting, and deliverables.
• The candidate will be experienced in heritage management for small to large-scale construction projects throughout all project phases, including those undergoing Environmental Assessment review process. They will manage archaeological or environmental contractors; liaise with regulatory agencies; engage in public and stakeholder consultation; consult with First Nations and Aboriginal communities, implement or use cultural or Traditional Land Use Studies.
• The candidate will possess advanced technical writing skills and be able to prepare technical reports, including reports for regulators and senior management within BC Hydro. They must be able to negotiate with contractors, regulators, stakeholders, and First Nations on heritage issues, and have an awareness of and interest in BC Hydro’s strategic direction. They must also be able to communicate technical information in public meetings, consultations, or hearings.

What you bring

• A relevant university degree, or post-graduate degree in the social sciences or resource management, majoring in Archaeology and/or Anthropology, including experience in research, scientific study, investigative techniques, report preparation, and project management.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively more responsible technical leadership experience conducting investigative archaeological studies, including the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory relations, is required.
• The successful candidate will have strong analytical and planning skills, with a comprehensive understanding of issues relating to cultural heritage and archaeology, including historic and current Aboriginal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are a requirement.
• The successful candidate must be a Registered Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) with the British Columbia Association of Professional Archaeologists (BCPA) or must demonstrate clear qualifications to be able to register as a RPCA with the BCAPA. #CPGN1

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.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• This is for 1 full-time regular (FTR) permanent M&P Group 44 opportunity, based out of our Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
• A condition of employment for this job is maintaining a Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment.
• Please note some travel will be required in the role.
• Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.
• 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.