JOB DESCRIPTION

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C. Duties:

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. The scope of the role includes supporting the Regulatory team in 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 costs associated with their work package. The EWPM is expected to have expertise, and a working knowledge of all, disciplines within the scope of the work package, consulting with subject matter experts as needed, while serving as the single environmental point of contact for their assigned scope of work. Close collaboration with our Indigenous Relations (IR)



counterparts is essential for developing accurate project schedules and appropriately scaling and delivering the respective scopes of work. To achieve this, the EWPM works closely with IR on tasks and deliverables (e.g. environmental plans, studies, and monitoring programs) with participating Indigenous communities. 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. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, including the ability to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences, and anticipate questions or concerns in advance. All team members are expected to embody a “One Hydro” approach by supporting colleagues, contributing where needed, and coaching others in the application of business knowledge. 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. Liaising/negotiating with regulators as required and advising project teams on environmental requirements and potential conditions of regulatory approvals. 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.

Qualifications:

A degree relevant to planning, environmental assessment and permitting, natural resources, engineering, geoscience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must have the appropriate professional designation in British Columbia (e.g., RP.
Bio, P.
Ag, P. Eng, P. Geo.). Due to the technical nature of the work, this is a requirement of the position under the Professional Governance Act of BC. Minimum of eight years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in the envi

📌 Senior Environmental Coordinator (Terrace)
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