BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people. It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do. As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row. Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.
Hybrid · Burnaby
The Procurement Team Lead manages a team of professionals to identify procurement needs and execute supply chain strategies. They lead high-value complex procurements and contract negotiations while driving continuous improvement within the organization's supply chain model.
On-site · Burnaby
Develop large-scale computer applications, dashboards, and database systems to monitor reliability and asset health for electrical transmission and distribution systems. Perform complex technical analyses, financial modeling, and project management to ensure system compliance and operational efficiency.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Manage archaeology and heritage programs for the North Coast Transmission Line, including implementing management plans across design and construction phases. Coordinate with regulatory agencies, First Nations, and contractors to ensure compliance with heritage legislation and project mitigation goals.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Oversees the Water Programs department to ensure hydroelectric water use aligns with regulatory requirements and environmental values. Leads a team of professionals in managing fisheries risks, negotiating authorizations with First Nations and regulators, and implementing aquatic monitoring programs.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Lead the Business Planning & Regulatory Support team to ensure efficient, compliant, and integrated environmental business processes and reporting. Oversee the PMO, asset management, and regulatory permitting functions while aligning environmental strategies with corporate objectives.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Perform electrical studies for high voltage transmission lines and substations, including grounding and lightning protection. Manage medium to large projects, develop engineering standards, and mentor junior engineering staff.
Hybrid · Vancouver
The IT Advisor conducts cybersecurity risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments to support risk-informed business decisions. They are responsible for maintaining cybersecurity governance, coordinating penetration testing, and managing third-party security risk assessments.
On-site · Coquitlam
The role involves reviewing complex civil construction design documents and providing technical guidance to ensure project requirements are met. Responsibilities include performing site surveys, managing contracted inspection work, and overseeing civil asset claims and encroachments.
Hybrid · Prince George
Prepares and implements work plans for mitigating the effects of BC Hydro facilities on fish, wildlife, and natural ecosystems. Monitors compliance with environmental permits and provides technical guidance for operational plans and emergency environmental responses.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Performs complex technical and financial functions for the design, construction, and maintenance of generation and transmission plants. Responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings, managing project budgets, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
On-site · Prince George
The Forester facilitates professional forestry requirements for key capital projects, including timber harvesting, vegetation clearing, and access planning. They are responsible for managing forestry contracts, conducting quality assurance audits, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
On-site · Kamloops
The Forester facilitates professional forestry requirements for key capital projects, including vegetation management and access planning. Responsibilities include managing forestry contracts, conducting quality assurance audits, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Hybrid · Prince George
Responsible for facilitating professional forestry requirements and supporting the operational planning and delivery of vegetation right-of-way activities for power line corridors. This includes managing forestry contracts, conducting quality assurance audits, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Manage diverse survey projects to support engineering, construction, and land tenure management for BC Hydro. Supervise internal personnel and manage external survey consultants to ensure products meet industry standards.
Hybrid · Kamloops
Manage and deliver the annual Access work plan across British Columbia, overseeing complex forestry projects from inception to completion. This includes managing contractor resources, developing project plans, and acting as a forestry Subject Matter Expert for BC Hydro.
Hybrid · Vancouver
Provide legal advice and support consultation processes with First Nations regarding BC Hydro projects, operations, and regulatory matters. Draft and negotiate agreements while managing external legal counsel and communicating strategic risks to the organization.
Hybrid · Vancouver
The role involves optimizing land use for real estate assets and managing the acquisition, sale, and leasing of property and rights of way. It also includes acting as a project manager for capital projects and providing technical direction to consultants and legal services.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Lead the planning and execution of high-risk, complex generation and transmission projects within BC Hydro's multi-billion dollar portfolio. Accountable for managing project scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory approvals while leading cross-functional teams to ensure quality delivery.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Develop and maintain construction, design, and commissioning standards for the distribution system while evaluating and approving new equipment through field trials. Provide technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders and lead investigations into engineering failures and safety issues.
Hybrid · Burnaby
Provide technical leadership in specifying and setting protection systems for transmission and generation relaying applications. Duties include planning protective relaying schemes, performing digital fault studies, and providing technical direction to engineers and consultants.
