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A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.\n\nWe invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you're a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing , as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.\n\nPosition highlights\n\nAs a Project Manager 2 in BC Hydro's Project Delivery team, you will be responsible for planning and executing a portion of BC Hydro's multi-billion dollar portfolio of generation, transmission and substation projects. The Project Delivery team consists of professionals (employees and contractors) with diverse roles and backgrounds, working together with internal and external partners to deliver quality projects safely, on scope, on budget, and on schedule for the Province. At any time, Project Delivery is managing over 500 projects in various phases, from early Identification through in-service close-out, ranging in cost from $1M to over $1B.\n\nThis Project Manager 2 will be supporting the Dam Safety and Programs portfolio. As part of this team, you will lead projects that make improvements to BC Hydro's dams, associated water conveyance structures, as well as projects from other teams as opportunities arise. The projects can often involve collaborating with the full spectrum of engineering disciplines, departments across BC Hydro and around the province, and interfacing with external stakeholders and regulators. A key part of many projects is supporting First Nations Consultation and Reconciliation efforts through procurement opportunities and developing other win-win scenarios. Strong verbal and written communication skills are put to work daily as new activities, deliverables, and challenges arise. A positive attitude, problem solving orientation, and big picture awareness of the project and its role in organizational goals are necessary for success in the senior Project Manager 2 roles.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nActs as a senior project manager in Project Delivery for multiple projects with medium to high risk/impact/complexity and with significant regulatory oversight.\n\nTravel to sites across the province may be required to meet with operations staff, construction management, First Nations and stakeholders during the planning, design and construction phases of projects. The base role is Hybrid based from BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby. PMs typically travel 4 to 8 times per year depending on circumstances.\n\nMay act as a Program Manager to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of a group of projects.\n\nDevelops project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives.\n\nDevelops and presents business cases, prepares project reports and, at completion, finalizes all financial transactions and completes final reports.\n\nManages the full life cycle of the project within agreed upon scope, timeline and budget, using considerable innovation in the planning, analysis and execution of tasks and judgment in the assessment and resolution of unusual problems.\n\nDrives project progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost-effective manner.\n\nEnsures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, establishes commercial arrangements with consultants and contractors as required, assigns work and provides instructions, advice and technical leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance.\n\nLeads and coaches professional project teams with various experience levels to successfully track and deliver on assigned projects that draw on internal and external resources which include Stakeholder Relations, Indigenous Relations, Engineering, Environment, Finance, Regulatory, Properties, Operations, Legal Counsel, Safety, and others.\n\nActively monitors and manages project risks (identification, mitigation, reduction) on an ongoing basis throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nDemonstrates independent judgment outside of identified guidelines for critical project problems.\n\nEnsures the quality of project documentation is aligned with the intent of BC Hydro's PPM Practice and reflective of the complexity and risks of the project.\n\nModels the 'One-Hydro' approach ensuring that decisions support the broader needs of the organization, which could include participating in internal initiatives. A key component of the One-Hydro approach is fostering collaboration amongst parts of the organization.\n\nRepresents BC Hydro as the 'Contract Owner' or 'Hydro's Representative' on construction, services and equipment contracts. Supports project teams to reduce BC Hydro's exposure to contract claims and participates in contract and claim negotiations with suppliers and contractors.\n\nReviews and approves financial commitments and payments to Financial Authorization Approval Policy (FAAP) limits.\n\nWhat you bring\n\nBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Business, or Environmental Sciences or equivalent is preferred. Candidates with Diplomas may be considered.\n\nProject Management Certification is preferred; additional Professional designations are considered an asset.\n\nNine to 12 years related experience in fields of expertise within an electric utility or similar environment, with considerable project management knowledge, skills and experience, as demonstrated by successful project management of projects up to and over $100M in value.\n\nAbility to adjust planning and execution in response to changing circumstances and uncertainties related to the project.\n\nDemonstrated ability to understand and deliver on the intent of PPM deliverables while communicating and managing risks and supporting others to manage deliverables to this intent.\n\nProven leadership ability in managing, motivating and developing a team.\n\nPreferred field experience engaging with plant operations and construction management.\n\nExcellent report writing, communication, facilitation, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.\n\nWell developed planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nDemonstrated experience related to Dam Safety projects would be a valuable asset.\n\nWhat we offer\n\nA comprehensive benefits package\n\nA minimum of 15 paid vacation days\n\nA lifetime pension\n\nFlexible work model, depending on your role type\n\nTraining and development courses\n\nFor more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.\n\nWhat else you should know\n\nDon'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.\n\nHow to apply\n\nApply online at bchydro.com/careers and search for requisition 52537605 (Project Manager 2). Closing date: November 8, 2026. 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