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BC Hydro

Posted May 19, 2008

Senior Project Coordinator (Species at Risk & Environmental)

Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

DUTIES: The successful candidate:

  • Is responsible for the overall development, coordination and/or implementation of all environmental investigations and environmental protection plans for various generation and linear developments
  • Initiates, plans and implements multi-disciplinary studies of impacts and environmental protection measures by developing terms of reference, selecting consultants, monitoring progress, administering contractual arrangements and reviewing overall results
  • Ensures in house functional specialists are consulted and have input to impact assessments and study design
  • Prepares environmental impact statements, prepares and presents expert testimony and provides technical recommendations for use in project planning and design, at public hearings and in public consultation programs
  • Initiates, plans and coordinates impact monitoring studies during pre-licensing, construction and commissioning phases of projects
  • Provides recommendations on environmental and socioeconomic matters having a bearing on project policy
  • Participates in discussions and negotiations with regulatory agencies regarding terms of reference for studies, acceptance of reports and development of mitigation and compensation programs
  • Maintains liaison with regulatory agencies, First Nations, special interest groups and the public regarding environmental impacts and mitigation and compensation proposals of projects and developments
  • Prepares technical and status reports, administers budgets, controls schedules and reviews reports prepared by others for technical content and appropriateness
  • Provides technical direction over subordinate and assigned study/project staff
  • Participates on stakeholder committees addressing various environmental issues.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
  • A master's degree in a life or physical science, with knowledge in investigative techniques, report preparation, environmental management requirements of large capital projects and project management
  • Six to nine years experience in the conduct of investigative environmental studies
  • Broad technical knowledge of environmental and natural resource disciplines and the ability to develop, coordinate and implement environmental investigations and environmental protection plans
  • Knowledge of statistical sampling requirements and analyses and related database applications
  • Knowledge of Federal and Provincial environmental assessment legislation, processes and issues
  • Working knowledge of the project management function including planning, scheduling, project tracking and financial and resource management
  • Basic knowledge of the electrical utility industry and working knowledge of design and operating characteristics of plant
  • Experience in budget planning, office administration, people management and contract management
  • Well developed team leadership, negotiation, presentation and communication skills
  • Sound analytical, organizational, multi-tasking & time management skills
  • Experience in social issues management and media relations
  • Membership or ability to obtain membership with the BC College of Applied Biology or a similar professional association recognized by BC Hydro. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • One position will involve senior co-ordination of a number of environmental components of generation capital projects
  • The other position will involve senior co-ordination of the environmental components of projects to build and maintain power delivery infrastructure. A preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience addressing species at risk and wildlife impact mitigation/prevention requirements associated with capital projects.
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at www.bchydro.com/careers (Job ID: 567746) by June 02, 2008.

If you share our values - safety, teamwork, service, integrity and accountability - and are ready to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.