22 Oct
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BC Hydro
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Burnaby
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Senior Environmental Coordinator
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 11
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00
What you'll do
- As a member of the dynamic North Coast Transmission Project team in this project delivery-oriented role you will provide- environmental support, as environmental work package manager (EWPM), on complex BC Hydro capital projects. This role- will focus on the upgrades to the existing transmission lines between Prince George and Terrace, as well as the Capacitor- Stations.- The scope includes navigating federal and provincial environmental regulatory processes, and preparing or managing the- preparation of information related to potential environmental and socio
- economic effects of projects. EWPMs are- responsible for the scope, schedule, budget and cost of their work package. The EWPM is expected to have expertise, and-
- within the Environment department as required, while acting as the single environmental point of contact for the project or- portfolio of projects.- Close collaboration with our Indigenous Relations (IR)
counterparts is essential to developing accurate project schedules- and appropriately scaling and delivering the respective scopes of work. To achieve this, the EWPM works closely with IR on- those tasks and deliverables (e.g. environmental plans, studies, monitoring) in which Indigenous communities may have an- interest in being involved.- In addition, this role will support strengthening our relationships with existing clients by working collaboratively on project- teams, developing and/or delivering environmental training, and proposing current ways to better meet our clients’ needs.- Applicants should be knowledgeable of relevant standards, policies, practices and procedures, and have the ability to- exercise independent judgment in analysis and problem solving for highly complex and medium scope projects. The ability- to communicate clearly and confidently and show leadership is essential, including adapting personal communication style- to meet the needs of the audience, and anticipating reactions or questions in advance. All team members are expected to- act from the perspective of a “One Hydro” approach by offering to lend a hand to help others, and coaching others on-
- Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
What you bring
- 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,
📌 Senior Environmental Coordinator (Burnaby)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Burnaby