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Manager, Office & Contract Services

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 13

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

What you'll do

BC Hydro has a large, complex portfolio of facilities across the province of British Columbia. We have an exciting

opportunity for an engaged people manager to join our Properties team as the Manager, Office & Contract Services.

This role will lead a team of experienced administration and contract support individuals to manage BC Hydro’s diverse

Office & Contract Services portfolio. We are looking for a team player with high energy, strong technical contract

management and procurement skills, and a passion for leadership. This hybrid role is based at Dunsmuir (Vancouver) and

will oversee employees located at both Dunsmuir (Vancouver) and Edmonds (Burnaby) locations.

Reporting to the Manager, Workspace & Office Services, the Manager, Office & Contract Services leads a small team of

MoveUp unionized employees to provide administrative, contract, supplier management, and financial support to BC

Hydro’s Properties team, and deliver operational services to users across BC Hydro.

• As the contract owner/manager for multiple key contracts, develops plans and manages effective business relationships

with suppliers and contractors to provide office services including: mailing & courier services, parking services, print & copy

services, furniture supply & install services, cafeteria/food services and workplace recycling programs.

• Works with Procurement to administer contracts. Collaborates with Procurement on required sourcing activity (including

leading or supporting contract negotiations as needed).

• Monitors contract and contractor performance, manages supplier relationships, and ensures contractual issues are

identified and actioned appropriately.

• Manages monthly budget and forecasting effectively to ensure compliance and adherence to budget requirements.

• Builds an engaged, high-performing team and guides employee development & training.

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships within Properties and with other key BC Hydro teams as needed

(such as Technology, Procurement, Human Resources).

• Develops & manages corporate policies related to service areas. Works with Human Resources to ensure the Corporate

Parking Policy is adhered to. Oversees BC Hydro’s meeting room requirements enterprise-wide and ensures standards are

followed for the creation/deletion of meeting rooms.

• Participates in management planning for the department by formulating plans and strategies for areas of accountability.

Incorporates industry best practices and continuous improvement into office services strategies and processes.

• Participates in working groups as a subject matter expert as required.

• This role will require managing conflicting priorities and projects with tight deadlines, strong analysis & problem-solving

skills, and communicating recommendations on operational and complex, strategic issues.

In addition, supports Workspace Management projects, as work schedule allows:

• Supports the development and implementation of the next generation of workspace design, within our Flexible Workplace

Program, and optimal usage for all BC Hydro employees to accommodate more flexibility in the future.

• Works with internal clients proactively and reactively to plan and respond to requirements for additional workspace to

accommodate the expansion or centralization of teams, new capital projects or growing business requirements.

• Provides project management expertise for workspace projects, including interior renovations or upgrades, fit up and

decommissioning of new buildings or leases.

What you bring

• Bachelors’ level degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in progressively more responsible management or project leadership positions, with

demonstrated experience in contract or supplier management.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a leadership capacity is also required. Experience managing a unionized team is

highly preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.

• Familiarity with workspace planning and/or commercial renovation projects, project and budget management are highly

preferred.

• Enthusiastic, self-directed and a quick study, you’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective

working relationships with various stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills are required with a focus on change management, mentoring, and engagement across business

units. Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence others.

• Well-developed planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and financial management skills.

• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including business case writing, briefing notes, and

proposals.

• Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities and deadlines within a high-volume environment.

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

• This is a Full-Time Regular (FTR) M1 opportunity on the team based at our Dunsmuir location in Vancouver.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

• Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working

from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week

however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

• Please note internally the job title reads Properties Manager 1.

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.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5R3

Date Posted: 2025-07-11 Closing Date: 2025-07-25

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