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Properties Manager (Property Rights Services)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: LMS-2

Employment type: Temporary 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

The Manager, Property Rights Services (PRS) reports to the Senior Manager of Property Rights Management (PRM), is a

member of the PRM leadership team and shares accountability for the achievement of overall strategic and operating goals

and objectives in Properties and specifically the PRM team.

Specific accountabilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day operations, financial and administrative functions of the PRS team;

• Encouraging the team members to be engaged, high-performing and collaborative;

• Building strong, collaborative relationships with Properties colleagues and other internal business groups;

• Responds to highly diverse queries and ensures client satisfaction by overseeing service delivery from the PRS team;

• Works collaboratively and productively with key partners in other BC Hydro business groups to develop, modify, or

enhance business processes that involve Properties (i.e. Property Referrals, Transmission Line Relocations etc).

• Works with landowners of properties charged with right of way agreements to explain the nature and extent of BC Hydro’s

rights; to outline the restrictions on private properties due to said agreements.

Leading a team of approximately 12 staff (majority located at LMS and some in Vernon, Prince George, Kamloops and

Nanaimo) who have responsibility to:

• Manage BC Hydro’s Properties Helpdesk;
• Provide land ownership and rights information to BC Hydro staff and contractors;
• Prepare line lists;
• Administer the Properties Referral Process for requests to work in/on/under BC Hydro rights of way;
• Manage pipeline referrals and projects (crossing permits etc.)
• Provide information on existing property rights for BC Hydro’s transmission and distribution infrastructure;
• Prepare releases/partial release of land tenure, subdivision plans, etc.
• Work with the Right of Way Management department (as well as other Properties departments) when files need Property

Representative involvement.

What you bring

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a significant level of understanding related to all aspects of Crown,

private and other complex property accountabilities, exhibited by education and/or experience, with a proven ability to lead

a team effectively and balance day-to-day operational delivery with management of strategic issues and opportunities.

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience in progressively more responsible management or project leadership positions,

with demonstrated related experience (preferably in land matters) within an operations environment.

• A university degree or post-secondary diploma/certificate in a related discipline or field, including management courses

in business, finance, accounting or equivalent experience;

• A minimum of one year experience as a people leader (direct management of a team/people).

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

• Strong people management, organization, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communicator with exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and can represent BC

Hydro in a professional manner.

• Well-rounded knowledge of BC Hydro’s land tenures (i.e. Statutory Right of Ways) and compatible uses within BC Hydro’s

transmission corridors, and experience with the Property Referral process (related to work under our transmission

infrastructure) is a strong asset.

• Proven team player and relationship builder, with strong interpersonal, conflict management, problem-solving, analytical

and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to take ownership of issues, effectively assess risk, prioritize appropriate actions, and persevere to achieve

results.

• Experience in promoting employee development by establishing clear expectations, providing feedback, and having

difficult conversations.

• Ability to ensure team is in compliance with business processes and corporate policies.

• Well rounded knowledge of business process, budgets, forecasting and project management techniques is desirable.

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 Temporary (FTT) M1 opportunity on the team for approximately 18 months. Headquartered at our

LMS-2 Office in Surrey.

• Occasional travel to regional offices where PRS staff are located may be necessary as well as attending meetings 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.

• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

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, Canada, V6B 5R3

Date Posted: 2025-07-10 Closing Date: 2025-07-25

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