Project Manager 1 - VAM Facilities

Job summary

Manage vegetation and access management programs for generation and substation facilities to ensure safe and cost-effective execution. Develop project plans, oversee contractor-delivered herbicide applications and tree removals, and coordinate with regulators for necessary approvals.

Job details

Job Location: Surrey, BC Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Annual Salary: $109,700 - $138,700 No. of positions: 1 Closing date: September 20, 2026 Position Highlight: Project Manager 1 (VAM Facilities) manages Vegetation and Access Management team led programs for generation and substation facilities, non-integrated and non-electrical facilities. Includes contractor-delivered herbicide applications and tree removals at stations to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible execution. What you’ll do * Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities to complete the facilities vegetation management program that Vegetation and Access management leads. * Establish standards for the implementation of the project and monitor progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost-effective manner using project management principles. * Ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, assigns work and provides instructions, advice and technical leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance. * Ensures contractors have appropriate training and access to BC Hydro sites so they may complete their work. * Works with SFO schedulers to schedule access to sites for vegetation management activities • Works with Vegetation specialists to ensure quality of Daily operations records for invoice payments * Assist with the development of contract scope, specifications and associated documents for vegetation management contracts * Can develop and oversee the implementation of mitigation and compensation plans. * Can represent BCH in discussions and negotiations with regulators and other agencies and secures licenses and regulatory approvals as required. * Investigates and analyses unusual problems, evaluates risks and applies innovative solutions. * Seeks new technology, processes and products that will benefit the project. * Develops and/or accepts a wide variety of technical documents and maintains technical standards for area of expertise. * Can develop and present business cases, prepare project reports and, at completion, finalize all financial transactions and complete final reports. * Perform other duties as assigned Skills and Knowledge Required * Good working knowledge in environmental management, forestry, vegetation management, or a related field * Good working knowledge of BC Hydro’s vegetation maintenance process and related programs. * Good working knowledge of electrical utility operations, particularly generation and substation environments * Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., IPM Act/Regulation, environmental regulations, safety standards) * Strong Project management knowledge and demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent programs or projects What you bring: * Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, forestry, biology, engineering, business or a related discipline • Courses in Project management. * 6–9 years of related experience in vegetation management, environmental programs, or utility operations, including experience managing contractors and projects * Availability for travel, sometimes to remote locations and outside normal working hours is required * Exposed to construction sites and remote locations where a portion of the time is spent walking over rough terrain. May be required to access sites by boat. * Must be able to be authorized for both BC Hydro Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) and Work Protection Practices (WPP). * Possess a valid BC Driver’s License What we offer: - A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. What else you should know: * This posting is for a Full Time Regular Position. * Please submit a cover letter, resume and any applicable certificates with your application. * The successful candidate will be required to work from the BC Hydro Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC. * The successful candidate will be required to do traveling to sites and locations within BC, including remote locations and sometimes outside of the province/country. * A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5 * A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: P.Eng : Professional Engineer = In Good Standing * Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. How to apply – Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’ You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

What you’ll do

Manage vegetation and access management programs for generation and substation facilities to ensure safe and cost-effective execution. Develop project plans, oversee contractor-delivered herbicide applications and tree removals, and coordinate with regulators for necessary approvals.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, forestry, biology, engineering, or business with 6-9 years of related experience. Candidates must possess a valid BC Driver's License and be in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Minimum of 15 paid vacation days • Lifetime pension • Training and development courses

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Vegetation Management
• Environmental Management
• Contractor Management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Evaluation
• Technical Writing
• Forestry
• Utility Operations
• Business Case Development

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Energy
• Science & Research