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BC Hydro

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Science
  • Burnaby
  • 2d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, professional designation eligibility, 8+ years in the field, project management skills, and experience with stakeholders and large-scale projects. Travel required.
  • You will manage consultants, advise project teams on environmental strategies, assess project impacts, acquire permits, ensure compliance, and prioritize environmental risks across capital projects.

Requirements

  • A degree, preferably at the graduate level, relevant to planning, environmental assessment and permitting, natural resources, engineering, geoscience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Appropriate professional designation (or eligibility for) in British Columbia (e.g. R.P.Bio, P.Ag, P. Eng, PMP).
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in the environmental field.
  • Project management courses and certification will be considered a strong asset.
  • Ability to manage relationships with all various levels of enterprise-wide leadership (employees to executives) and external clients and stakeholders.
  • Well developed communication, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Well developed planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with environmental regulators, Indigenous communities, and/or the public, and with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience predicting, defining, and managing the environmental risks of large-scale capital projects and programs.
  • Availability for travel, sometimes to remote locations and outside normal working hours.
  • Must be able to be authorized for both BC Hydro Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) and Work Protection Practices (WPP).

Responsibilities

  • - Selecting, contracting and managing consultants, as/when required, to assist with the environmental scope of work, as appropriate during all project phases.
  • - Strategically advising project teams on internal recommendation documents, including budget requests, contract requests, alternatives evaluations, business cases, and overall environmental strategy.
  • - Writing or leading development of project environmental requirements, including appropriately-scaled assessments of potential project effects on fish and fish habitat, water quality and flow, wildlife, hazardous waste management, contaminated sites, socioeconomic interests, and archaeological and heritage resources.
  • - Advising project teams on ways to assess and address Indigenous, public, and stakeholder concerns around project environmental risks.
  • - Acquiring all environmental regulatory permits, including liaising/negotiating with regulators as required, and advising project teams on environmental requirements and potential conditions of regulatory approvals.
  • - Ensuring that project work is consistent with Environment department policies and processes.
  • - Providing consistent advice and assistance to project teams on compliance with environmental aspects of BC Hydro’s systems and procedures such as Project Portfolio Management (PPM), incident reporting, and compliance audits.
  • - Pro-actively managing own time to prioritize and oversee project environmental risks across an array of capital projects at various stages of planning or implementation.
  • - Other Environment, Senior Environmental Coordinator, and/or EWPM-related duties as required or as assigned by your manager.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Senior Environment Coordinator.

How many positions are available for this role?

There are 3 positions available for the Senior Environment Coordinator role.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at the Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.

What is the employment type for this position?

The employment type is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are full-time, totaling 37.5 hours per week, and it is a hybrid role.

What is the annual salary range for this position?

The annual salary range is $107,000.00 to $135,300.00.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Environment Coordinator?

The main responsibilities include providing environmental support on complex BC Hydro capital projects, managing environmental work packages, navigating regulatory processes, advising project teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental policies and requirements.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree relevant to environmental assessment and permitting, a professional designation in British Columbia (e.g., R.P.Bio, P.Ag, P. Eng, PMP), and a minimum of eight years of experience in the environmental field are required.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, occasional travel is required, sometimes to remote locations and outside normal working hours.

Are there any safety requirements associated with this role?

Yes, this role has been assessed as safety sensitive, and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

What benefits does BC Hydro offer to employees?

BC Hydro offers a comprehensive benefits package, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days, a lifetime pension, a flexible work model, and training and development courses.

What should applicants do before applying?

Applicants should confirm they meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirements and ensure their Candidate Profile is updated with their current resume and copies of certifications.

BC Hydro

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1961
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people. It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do. As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row. Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.