Project Manager, Capital Construction Sustainment and Assurance

BC Hydro is located at Edmonds C03. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Project Manager, Capital Construction Sustainment and Assurance. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The position is offered as permanent, full-time employment.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Project Manager, Capital Construction Sustainment and Assurance
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 – 138,700.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonds C03

Also hiring: Warehouse worker – material handling

Job Description

  • The candidate must provide leadership across capital construction projects while ensuring alignment with BC Hydro’s Safety Management System (SMS), Contractor Safety Program, Life Saving Rules, and Safety-First culture.
  • The candidate must lead the development, application, implementation, and sustainment of Capital Construction programs, including contractor safety and high-risk work controls.
  • The candidate must liaise with SS&A to interpret and apply occupational health and safety legislation, including WorkSafeBC requirements, standards, and BC Hydro safety program requirements.
  • The candidate must support incident investigations and corrective action planning, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and learning integration.
  • The candidate must participate in and support the Senior Management Safety Incident Review (SMSIR) process.
  • The candidate must provide oversight and support for Safe Work Observation implementation, including performance recognition and corrective action recommendations.
  • The candidate must coordinate cross-functional teams including SS&A, contractors, and external stakeholders.
  • The candidate must prepare status updates, safety reports, and recommendations for project leadership and senior management.
  • The candidate must lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Project Delivery Annual Safety Plan, including KPIs, resourcing, and performance reporting.
  • The candidate must oversee and support development of Key Safety Persons (KSP) programs, including role clarity, training plans, and performance expectations.
  • The candidate must lead and facilitate Capital Construction forums, training sessions, onboarding, and bootcamps including Prime Contractor and Qualified Coordinator programs.
  • The candidate must participate in cross-portfolio initiatives such as the First Nations Contractor Program and industry engagement efforts, involving subject matter experts such as SS&A.
  • The candidate must identify gaps in systems, program implementation, or training and partner with Safety to address them.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must have significant demonstrated experience designing and successfully implementing business improvements in an operational environment with 5+ years of experience in process improvement, project management, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation.
  • The candidate must have proven experience organizing, modeling, and translating data into actionable insights and reporting capabilities that support strategic decision making.
  • The candidate must have experience implementing or improving operational processes and technologies to drive business performance.
  • The candidate must have excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, adaptable to audiences from field staff to senior management.
  • The candidate must have construction site safety and risk management experience with 5+ years in industrial environments, ideally in power utility or oil and gas sectors.
  • The candidate must have working knowledge of analytical measures and tools.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong working knowledge of contract management, operations management, procurement, and engineering principles.
  • The candidate must have strong knowledge of applicable safety legislation and regulations.
  • The candidate must have experience dealing with regulatory bodies and agencies.
  • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and technical direction to construction professionals.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong understanding of construction methods and practices.
  • The candidate will be considered an asset if they hold a trades designation, PMP, CRSP, P. Eng., or a related certification.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, relationship management, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and negotiate effectively.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
  • The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
  • The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
  • The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

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