Interconnections Manager - FTR
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.
Interconnections Manager - FTR
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds B03
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
Position Highlights
As a key member of the Transmission Generator Interconnections team, you will play a pivotal role in addressing BC’s
increasing electricity demands. Reporting to the Manager, Customer Interconnections - Transmission Generators &
Relocations, you will contribute to the vital task of connecting power generators to BC Hydro’s transmission grid, ensuring a
sustainable and reliable energy future for the province. You will also play an important role in enabling customers to achieve
their land-development goals by managing customer-driven requests to modify or relocate BC Hydro’s Transmission
infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Manage highly complex projects from initial request to preliminary project development; the projects will focus on either (1)
building new or upgrading interconnections for electricity generators to BC Hydro’s transmission grid or (2) managing
customer-driven modifications to the transmission grid.
- Act as the primary customer contact, providing project and escalation support, facilitating technical discussions with BC
Hydro experts, and fostering strong relationships to understand customer’s goals. Your customer portfolio will include
Independent Power Producers, internal BC Hydro stakeholders, land developers, commercial real estate entities, industrial
clients, and more.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks in collaboration with other BC Hydro experts, ensuring project-delivery is cost-
effective and adheres to regulations, such as the Open Access Transmission Tariff.
- Drive improvements to team operations, external communications, and customer deliverables to elevate both team
performance and and customers’ experiences.
- Develop and manage service contracts, ensuring compliance from both BC Hydro and customers.
What you bring
- Degree or diploma in a field such as Engineering, Business, Project Management or other related discipline. Candidates
with a combination of transferrable experience and lesser formal education may be considered
- 8+ years of work experience with progressive growing responsibilities, including managing high-profile work, leading
projects and/or owning customer relationships.
- A customer-centric mindset with a strong drive to improve processes and outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and
accessible manner.
-
Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
-
Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with the customer types mentioned above.
- Experience within the electricity generation sector or the utility industry.
- Knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and/or utility business models
- Understanding of system planning, electrical utility operations, electrical reliability issues, and/or electrical generation or
transmission systems.
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.
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
What else you should know
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: 2025-07-10 Closing Date: 2025-07-24
For internal use 52194140
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.
Interconnections Manager - FTR
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.
Interconnections Manager - FTR
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds B03
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
Position Highlights
As a key member of the Transmission Generator Interconnections team, you will play a pivotal role in addressing BC’s
increasing electricity demands. Reporting to the Manager, Customer Interconnections - Transmission Generators &
Relocations, you will contribute to the vital task of connecting power generators to BC Hydro’s transmission grid, ensuring a
sustainable and reliable energy future for the province. You will also play an important role in enabling customers to achieve
their land-development goals by managing customer-driven requests to modify or relocate BC Hydro’s Transmission
infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Manage highly complex projects from initial request to preliminary project development; the projects will focus on either (1)
building new or upgrading interconnections for electricity generators to BC Hydro’s transmission grid or (2) managing
customer-driven modifications to the transmission grid.
- Act as the primary customer contact, providing project and escalation support, facilitating technical discussions with BC
Hydro experts, and fostering strong relationships to understand customer’s goals. Your customer portfolio will include
Independent Power Producers, internal BC Hydro stakeholders, land developers, commercial real estate entities, industrial
clients, and more.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks in collaboration with other BC Hydro experts, ensuring project-delivery is cost-
effective and adheres to regulations, such as the Open Access Transmission Tariff.
- Drive improvements to team operations, external communications, and customer deliverables to elevate both team
performance and and customers’ experiences.
- Develop and manage service contracts, ensuring compliance from both BC Hydro and customers.
What you bring
- Degree or diploma in a field such as Engineering, Business, Project Management or other related discipline. Candidates
with a combination of transferrable experience and lesser formal education may be considered
- 8+ years of work experience with progressive growing responsibilities, including managing high-profile work, leading
projects and/or owning customer relationships.
- A customer-centric mindset with a strong drive to improve processes and outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and
accessible manner.
-
Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
-
Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with the customer types mentioned above.
- Experience within the electricity generation sector or the utility industry.
- Knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and/or utility business models
- Understanding of system planning, electrical utility operations, electrical reliability issues, and/or electrical generation or
transmission systems.
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.
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
What else you should know
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: 2025-07-10 Closing Date: 2025-07-24
For internal use 52194140
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.