Contract Admin Technologist
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About the role
Job Location: Burnaby, BC, V3N4X8 Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Annual Salary: $ $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00 No. of positions: 2 Closing date: July 7, 2026
About the job:
What you’ll do
- Capital Construction, within Project Delivery, is responsible for a multi-billion dollar portfolio comprising of more than 2,000 active contracts. The Capital Construction Group safely delivers large, multi-disciplined, complex high-risk projects that span multiple years. The group adheres to well-developed standards, has developed and maintained outstanding supplier partnerships as well as stakeholder and First Nations relations. Through continuous improvement of our people, processes, and tools, we are responsible for all aspects of the safe construction of capital projects. The Contract Management team is recruiting for two (2) Contract Administration Technologist positions to support two distinct departments within Capital Construction: the Oversight & Conformance (O&C) Team and the Contract Management Interior Team. Oversight & Conformance (O&C) Team The O&C team is responsible for leading the end-to-end management of contract activities for External Service Provider (ESP) Master Service Agreements. This includes both pre-award and post-award contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, consistency in delivery, and alignment with BC Hydro’s contract management framework. Contract Management Interior Team The Interior team focuses primarily on post-award contract administration, with some involvement in pre-award activities across a range of contract types supporting projects in the interior- Performs a variety of duties associated with contract management/task management functions such as providing direction on contractual matters, discussing, clarifying and following up on commercial, associated technical and legal concerns with other members of the project team; prepares monitoring plans and assigns responsibility for verifying, expediting and approving plans detailing production schedules, drawings, instruction manuals, shipping reports, manufacturing period,
- testing and acceptance delivery of materials/parts and vendor performance; follows up to adjust schedules and /or expediting performance expectations; prepares purchase requisitions.
- Coordinates expediting of work including meeting with vendors to ensure work progress meets schedules, quality and cost factors; prepares contract change orders and/or prepares and negotiates changes or adjustments to contracts; administers contract payment by reviewing invoices and related documentation for work completion, preparing payment certificates and approving within assigned signing authority, preparing hold-back release payments and assigning applicable taxes to payment items; initiates work orders and prepares related invoice requisitions to collect back charges resulting from contract deficiencies; prepares and issues Local Purchase Orders.
- Administers warranty claims for equipment or systems that have failed within warranty period by enforcing contract provisions, negotiating settlements, establishing legal position and ensuring work is completed; resolves contract termination issues and ensures work is completed through other resources.
- Provides a contract administration services for the tendering of supply, supply and install and consulting services contracts by preparing contract tender documents comprising commercial terms and conditions and technical specifications, reviewing the technical specifications of work to be contracted to ensure that the commercial and technical portions are effectively integrated for straightforward tender evaluation and optimal management after contract award, preparing Question and Answer series and tender addendums during the tender process, analyzing tenders for deliverables and commercial viability noting exceptions and shortcomings, preparing tender evaluation documentation including award recommendations for management approval and approving awards within assigned signing authority.
- Provides technical direction and guidance to, and performs some of the same duties as the Contracts Clerk Leader and Contracts Clerk 4 .
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.
What you bring
- Must have competed a National Diploma from an Institute of Technology in Business Administration, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical
- A minimum of eight years experience in electrical utility design or supply chain functions.
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.
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
- This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. 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: 2026-06-23 Closing Date: 2026-07-07 52440692 For internal use
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.
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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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Contract Admin Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Location: Burnaby, BC, V3N4X8 Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Annual Salary: $ $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00 No. of positions: 2 Closing date: July 7, 2026
About the job:
What you’ll do
- Capital Construction, within Project Delivery, is responsible for a multi-billion dollar portfolio comprising of more than 2,000 active contracts. The Capital Construction Group safely delivers large, multi-disciplined, complex high-risk projects that span multiple years. The group adheres to well-developed standards, has developed and maintained outstanding supplier partnerships as well as stakeholder and First Nations relations. Through continuous improvement of our people, processes, and tools, we are responsible for all aspects of the safe construction of capital projects. The Contract Management team is recruiting for two (2) Contract Administration Technologist positions to support two distinct departments within Capital Construction: the Oversight & Conformance (O&C) Team and the Contract Management Interior Team. Oversight & Conformance (O&C) Team The O&C team is responsible for leading the end-to-end management of contract activities for External Service Provider (ESP) Master Service Agreements. This includes both pre-award and post-award contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, consistency in delivery, and alignment with BC Hydro’s contract management framework. Contract Management Interior Team The Interior team focuses primarily on post-award contract administration, with some involvement in pre-award activities across a range of contract types supporting projects in the interior- Performs a variety of duties associated with contract management/task management functions such as providing direction on contractual matters, discussing, clarifying and following up on commercial, associated technical and legal concerns with other members of the project team; prepares monitoring plans and assigns responsibility for verifying, expediting and approving plans detailing production schedules, drawings, instruction manuals, shipping reports, manufacturing period,
- testing and acceptance delivery of materials/parts and vendor performance; follows up to adjust schedules and /or expediting performance expectations; prepares purchase requisitions.
- Coordinates expediting of work including meeting with vendors to ensure work progress meets schedules, quality and cost factors; prepares contract change orders and/or prepares and negotiates changes or adjustments to contracts; administers contract payment by reviewing invoices and related documentation for work completion, preparing payment certificates and approving within assigned signing authority, preparing hold-back release payments and assigning applicable taxes to payment items; initiates work orders and prepares related invoice requisitions to collect back charges resulting from contract deficiencies; prepares and issues Local Purchase Orders.
- Administers warranty claims for equipment or systems that have failed within warranty period by enforcing contract provisions, negotiating settlements, establishing legal position and ensuring work is completed; resolves contract termination issues and ensures work is completed through other resources.
- Provides a contract administration services for the tendering of supply, supply and install and consulting services contracts by preparing contract tender documents comprising commercial terms and conditions and technical specifications, reviewing the technical specifications of work to be contracted to ensure that the commercial and technical portions are effectively integrated for straightforward tender evaluation and optimal management after contract award, preparing Question and Answer series and tender addendums during the tender process, analyzing tenders for deliverables and commercial viability noting exceptions and shortcomings, preparing tender evaluation documentation including award recommendations for management approval and approving awards within assigned signing authority.
- Provides technical direction and guidance to, and performs some of the same duties as the Contracts Clerk Leader and Contracts Clerk 4 .
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.
What you bring
- Must have competed a National Diploma from an Institute of Technology in Business Administration, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical
- A minimum of eight years experience in electrical utility design or supply chain functions.
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.
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
- This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. 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: 2026-06-23 Closing Date: 2026-07-07 52440692 For internal use
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. 📄 Word📋 CopyClose
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.