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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. 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.
We 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
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help support you in your application process.
Contracts Skilled
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 10
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
support of BC Hydro’s goals and priorities. To do this the Contract Performance Professional operates like an overall
'owner/ manager' of the contract and is an expert both in understanding the various contract terms and conditions and the
value of strategic relationship management. Contract Performance Professional leads cross-functional teams to develop
and execute contract management processes and are responsible for planning and actively assessing, communicating, and
managing the category contracts.
Throughout the contract management lifecycle, they are accountable for leading and or contributing to:
- Contractor relationship management: building and managing relationships across Operations, BC Hydro stakeholders and
suppliers. Demonstrates the ability to turn difficult conversations into constructive, mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Contract management leadership: Helps Operational teams understand contract formats, pricing structures, scope
definitions, general Terms & Conditions and the ability to clearly articulate the areas to stakeholders to ensure contract
compliance.
- Benefits realization: focusing on the approved category strategy direct contract management activities to realize the
expected benefits over the course of the multi-year contracts.
- Business process improvements: identify efficiency opportunities, structure approach to realization and implement time or
cost savings with the support of impacted stakeholders.
Our ideal candidates are motivated by achieving results for BC Hydro, supporting the success of their peer teams, and
building progressive contractor relationships.
They are pro-active and take ownership. They are adept at creating a
persuasive influence where they do not have direct control. They have expertise managing cross functional teams and
projects gained working in a complex business environment.
Candidates have a proven track record of developing and executing value-add contracts and business strategies targeting
specific business outcomes.
The successful candidate will possess a strategic and pragmatic mindset with a project management orientation: able to
make daily
progress and execute long-term strategic plans and manage multiple near-term priorities and issues.
Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented leader with a growth mindset and significant experience in complex
operational environments. They are motivated by achieving results for BC Hydro, supporting the success of peer teams and
building progressive contractor relationships. Proactive and accountable, they understand the practical realities of delivering
work through contractors and are comfortable engaging field teams, contractors and business partners to resolve
performance, scope, cost and contract issues. They combine sound operational judgement with
strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills to interpret performance data, apply contract requirements, manage
risk and improve performance over the life of the contract. They effectively influence outcomes without direct authority, lead
cross-functional teams, balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term contract objectives, and turn difficult
conversations into constructive outcomes. The ideal candidate understand what leadership means in the context of their
role and within BC Hydro, and they’re open to learning and evolving their leadership approach.
High Level Outcomes
- Ensures assigned contracts and contractors are operating in a way that meets performance objectives and in alignment
with approved strategies. This includes ensuring plans are in place to manage risks and anticipate future trends, needs,
changes.
- Leads/Manages development and implementation of: business process improvements, benefit realization plans and other
processes; supports the business in contract management.
- Is recognized as a contracts expert for assigned categories. Knowledgeable in current and likely/possible future business
requirements.
- Contributes to support the sustainment and advancement of BC Hydro’s Contract Management Practice framework and
processes.
What you bring
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering (relevant experience in lieu
of degree may be considered).
- Minimum 8 years proven track record delivering strategic benefits to achieve specific business outcomes.
- Experience communicating effectively verbally and in written form to various levels of audiences including Senior Leaders.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting data, identifying trends to clearly communicate findings.
- Proven abilities (as they relate to contract management) in influencing internal and external parties, managing risk, and
optimizing costs through innovation.
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams in a complex business environment, with multiple stakeholders and
strategic considerations.
- Experience planning and leading change initiatives using structured project management or equivalent.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, project management, planning and organizational
skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Differentiator
- 10+ years working with contracts and contractors, and delivering strategic benefits to achieve specific business
outcomes.
- Partial or full completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP-PMAC) Designation and /or World
Commerce & Contracting (WCC) Certification to Associate level is an asset.
- Experience operating within crown corporations or government environments and familiarization with the Utility industry
sector would be beneficial.
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.
What else you should know
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.
Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Closing Date: 2026-11-15
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