Manager, Distribution Operations - Fraser Valley Office
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
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 RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Manager, Distribution Operations - Fraser Valley Office
Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00
What you'll do
The Real Time Operations division within T&D System Operations is seeking a Manager Distribution Operations (M1)
reporting to the Senior Manager Distribution Operations, T&D System Operations, the successful Candidate will:
- Provide engaging shift employees people leadership, operational expertise, and technical insight in support of the 24/7
operation of BC Hydro’s electricity distribution system.
- Demonstrate the ability to make timely and effective decisions and will be skilled at setting priorities and delegating as
required.
-
Focus on building and sustaining an engaged and effective workforce to deliver on the mandate of Real Time Operations.
-
Thrive in a face-paced, real-time environment.
Some of the key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Direct, manage and supervise the control room activities by providing leadership and support for the power system
operation.
- Manage the implementation of safety programs and practices in real time operations.
- Ensure training and personal development needs of direct reports are met to achieve safety objectives and other BC
Hydro objectives.
- Collect initial information and data to support safety and reliability incidents and accidents. Conduct safety and reliability
investigations with direct reports.
- Responsible for effectiveness of scheduled shift operations. Make daily plans for work activities and ensure stable and
efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinate response to urgent power system disturbance and prepare restoration plans for unplanned/emergency
outages. Prepare and analyze system disturbances to identify causes of problems and potential solutions to improve
system reliability and safety. Engage stakeholders for power system restoration and other real time operations activities.
- Review and approve various documentations for shift operations. Provide input to operations policy, practices and
recommend operating orders changes.
- Lead employee group by creating employee engagement, support, coaching and development environment.
- Manage department budgets and provides support to the training program.
- Perform duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned by Senior Manager, Distribution Operations.
What you bring
- A recognized Electrical, Civil, or Engineering degree or an equivalent discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of
experience in an operations maintenance or management in a Utility environment.
- Experience managing and supervising technical staff preferably in a unionized environment.
- Technical knowledge of Integrated electrical systems, operation of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution
networks would be an asset.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills to make operational decisions and guiding operating personnel under
extremely high pressure, dynamic, time sensitive situations.
- Enthusiastic, self-directed and a quick learner. Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with various
stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on communication, change management, mentoring, and engagement.
- Leadership experience to foster teamwork. Ability to quickly assess issues and determine appropriate courses of action.
- These positions are best suited to individuals that seek a high-energy, fast moving work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety.
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
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
Position is located in Fraser Valley.
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.
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: 2026-05-08 Closing Date: 2026-05-31
For internal use 52406219
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Distribution Operations jobs in Fraser, BC
About BC Hydro
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.
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Manager, Distribution Operations - Fraser Valley Office
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
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 RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Manager, Distribution Operations - Fraser Valley Office
Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00
What you'll do
The Real Time Operations division within T&D System Operations is seeking a Manager Distribution Operations (M1)
reporting to the Senior Manager Distribution Operations, T&D System Operations, the successful Candidate will:
- Provide engaging shift employees people leadership, operational expertise, and technical insight in support of the 24/7
operation of BC Hydro’s electricity distribution system.
- Demonstrate the ability to make timely and effective decisions and will be skilled at setting priorities and delegating as
required.
-
Focus on building and sustaining an engaged and effective workforce to deliver on the mandate of Real Time Operations.
-
Thrive in a face-paced, real-time environment.
Some of the key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Direct, manage and supervise the control room activities by providing leadership and support for the power system
operation.
- Manage the implementation of safety programs and practices in real time operations.
- Ensure training and personal development needs of direct reports are met to achieve safety objectives and other BC
Hydro objectives.
- Collect initial information and data to support safety and reliability incidents and accidents. Conduct safety and reliability
investigations with direct reports.
- Responsible for effectiveness of scheduled shift operations. Make daily plans for work activities and ensure stable and
efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinate response to urgent power system disturbance and prepare restoration plans for unplanned/emergency
outages. Prepare and analyze system disturbances to identify causes of problems and potential solutions to improve
system reliability and safety. Engage stakeholders for power system restoration and other real time operations activities.
- Review and approve various documentations for shift operations. Provide input to operations policy, practices and
recommend operating orders changes.
- Lead employee group by creating employee engagement, support, coaching and development environment.
- Manage department budgets and provides support to the training program.
- Perform duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned by Senior Manager, Distribution Operations.
What you bring
- A recognized Electrical, Civil, or Engineering degree or an equivalent discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of
experience in an operations maintenance or management in a Utility environment.
- Experience managing and supervising technical staff preferably in a unionized environment.
- Technical knowledge of Integrated electrical systems, operation of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution
networks would be an asset.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills to make operational decisions and guiding operating personnel under
extremely high pressure, dynamic, time sensitive situations.
- Enthusiastic, self-directed and a quick learner. Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with various
stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on communication, change management, mentoring, and engagement.
- Leadership experience to foster teamwork. Ability to quickly assess issues and determine appropriate courses of action.
- These positions are best suited to individuals that seek a high-energy, fast moving work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety.
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
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
Position is located in Fraser Valley.
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.
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: 2026-05-08 Closing Date: 2026-05-31
For internal use 52406219
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Distribution Operations jobs in Fraser, BC
About BC Hydro
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.