Coordinator, Transmission Vegetation - Terrace [Canada]

 

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customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

• Assists in the development of annual and long-term vegetation management work plans for

review and approval by Operations management and submits to Integrated Planning. Responsible
for site specific vegetation prescriptions based on risk to the system, safety, patrol inventories,
species, species diversification, growth rates, site classification, identification of target and non-
target vegetation, prioritization of identified maintenance to maintain Mandatory Reliability
Standards (MRS) and vegetation clearances, reduction and elimination of target densities and
environmental sensitivities. Implements work plans and prescriptions to ensure compliance with
various regulatory requirements (such as NERC, forestry, environmental and MRS) to prevent
potential violation penalties. Monitors and provides explanations for work plan variances to
Integrated Planning. Prepares business justification for work plan change requests for
management and Integrated Planning approval.

• Performs a variety of complex contract management support by: estimating costs; conducting

pre-job meeting; pre-approving payment completions based on field inspections; ensuring the
optimum use of contractor crews and equipment; and assessing and evaluating contractor
performance for future reference.

• Oversees, monitors and inspects contractor crews to ensure work is in compliance with

specifications, proper arboriculture standards and current best practices; ensures work performed
by contractors meet safety and environmental compliance requirements. May provide technical
advice, guidance and direction to contractor crews engaged in non-vegetation related activities.

• Supports operational planning requirements, including the preparation of vegetation

maintenance work packages for the BC Hydro transmission and distribution systems. Plans and
defines the type of work and work methods required. Reviews work to ensure completion as
planned and signs off or obtains sign off by a registered professional on work packages to ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements to prevent potential violation penalties and/or the
issuance of stop work orders for violations by regulatory bodies.

• Gathers and compiles evidence of ground patrols (such as measurements and photos) for MRS

compliance evidence collection. Identifies vegetation risks (such as low conductor to ground
clearance areas) and develops and implements mitigation plans. Submits compliance evidence
and mitigation plans to meet MRS compliance reporting requirements.

• Supports vegetation encroachment risk response in accordance with standard operating

procedures within a specified timeframe by: assessing and confirming risk to determine
appropriate response based on risk level; reporting vegetation encroachment to applicable
stakeholders for mitigation action; co-ordinating resources for the removal of vegetation; collecting
and submitting vegetation measurement data in the field for compliance evidence reporting; and
participating in violation investigation interviews as required.

• Performs quality and completion checks of transmission vegetation patrol data collection from by

contractors and signs off on patrol records. May support the preparation of quality assurance
reports to identify areas of improvements of data collection within the patrol record and tracking
completion quality reviews to facilitate the assessment of contractor performance.

• Responds to a variety of customer inquiries and complaints related to vegetation management

activities. Liaises with First Nations, internal/external groups and agencies on matters related to
vegetation management work. Participates in community and outreach programs to ensure BC
Hydro information is distributed within the community. Negotiates tree removal and related issues
with the public and resolves claims related to vegetation management work.

• Provides technical advice and guidance to management related to the resolution of vegetation

and operational and maintenance related problems. Coordinates activities of vegetation process
resources during major weather events.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the

job.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or

Biology; or Diploma in Forestry, Horticulture or Environmental studies from an Institute of
Technology.

• Registered with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) or must be

eligible for registration and register with the ABCFP within two (2) months of hire and complete
requirements within two (2) years of registration;

OR registered with the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist and as a
Certified Utility Specialist. Some positions may be required to hold a valid pesticide applicator’s
certificate.

• Four (4) years experience working in utility vegetation management or in the field of forestry

vegetation management.

• Requires completion of a variety of in-house courses related to contract administration and

environmental issues and specific applications/systems; or must be completed within three (3)
months of starting in the job.

• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).
http://moveuptogether.ca

• This is a Full-Time Regular (FTR) opportunity on the team and is headquartered in Terrace.

• Based out of Terrace, the service territory area extends west to Prince Rupert, east to Topley,

north to Tatogga Lake and south to Kitimat.

• This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 6%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to

Full-Time Regular employees working in eligible remote locations.

• This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health

Care Medical Travel Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time
Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.

• 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.

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

standing.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment

during the interview.

• Frequent exposure to field work. Up to 80% of time spent in the field in urban, rural and

wilderness areas. Exposed to all weather conditions, works in construction areas and walks over
rough terrain in wilderness areas on a regular basis. May use helicopters in inspection work.
Some exposure to wild animals and dogs. Drives a 4X4 on back roads as well as ATV and
snowmobile in a right of way wilderness setting. Will require physical exertion such as hiking and
snowshoeing.

• May be required to spend up to 50 nights a year away from home. Occasional exposure to irate

customers. Some exposure to hazardous materials.

• Experience with Veg-Net, Collector, Field Maps would be preferred.

• Will require work away from main office and reporting location. Will include nights away from

home base. Will require physical exertion such as hiking, snowshoeing & ATV usage. Field data
collection done through use of tablets so knowledge and experience performing these tasks will
be a benefit.

• BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to

help safeguard BC Hydro’s workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to
demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.

We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week

HOW TO 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: 2023-06-23 Closing Date: 2023-07-14

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