Job Location: Edmonds

Employment type: Permanent

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

Annual Salary: $ $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: September 14, 2026

About the job

What you’ll do

- The successful candidate will:
- Manage a team of approximately 25 MoveUp employees in a complex, fast-paced environment responsible for drafting and drawing management services for Distribution Design project work throughout the province.
- Manage the maintenance of Distribution drafting standards and drawing control functions.
- Work collaboratively with Design managers in Operations to evaluate and improve processes and maintain quality of deliverables.
- Participate in and contribute to CADD initiates and support and implement changes on business improvement objectives.
- Oversee the drafting aspects of the overhead and underground Distribution system.
- Plan, implement, direct, and control drafting work for distribution design projects
- Support the development of Advanced Design initiatives, the Distribution Design Modernization Project, and AI capabilities
- Establish and implement procedures, strategies, and workflows to produce high quality, timely, safe, reliable, and economical deliverables.
- Liaise with a broad range of stakeholders including but not limited to IT, Distribution Design & Customer Connections, Project delivery, Engineering Design, Engineering Services, Drawing Management, Project Management, T&D; System Operations, and Line & Stations Field Crews.
- Ensure the proper application of technical drafting standards and BC Hydro requirements.
- Must be willing and able to travel, on occasion, throughout the province to conduct visits as required to support and manage assigned staff in regional offices.
- Measure and manage work management and other performance metrics for the group.
- Secure resources, equipment, and materials to optimize and efficiently complete work




- Manage and administer employee performance under the Collective Agreement
- Oversee and provide direction to regular and contingent resources for work program
- Oversee and manage contract performance measures for delivery, quality, and value.

What you bring

- The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of a Diploma of Technology in a relevant technical discipline with at least 8 years’ demonstrated experience through progressively more responsible roles.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience with computer-based drafting (AutoDesk products), mapping, management information systems, and graphics.
- Experience with process optimization and change management preferred.
- Candidates with alternate education and/or experience backgrounds may also be considered.
- Extensive knowledge of the electrical/civil/structural drafting components of Distribution projects.
- Demonstrated organization, planning, financial, and people leadership and management skills.
- Previous management experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation and client focus in a high-volume environment is an asset.
- Proven ability to develop creative and innovative business solutions.
- Proven ability to foster a positive, productive, and protected working environment for employees and contractors.
- Working knowledge of BC Hydro systems, policies, and procedures including the MoveUp collective agreement, health and safety, and environment.

What we offer





- A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. 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.

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

What else you should know

- Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.
- Please note a verbal case study will be part of the interview process. Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P; TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. 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. Location: Edmonds Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Closing Date: 2026-09-14 For internal use: 52484606

How to apply

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

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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.

📌 Manager, Design & Drafting (Burnaby)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Burnaby