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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
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:
- As a professional member of the Indigenous Relations Team this role will report to the South
ongoing First Nations relationships
- This includes facilitating the resolution of conflict and ensuring engagement, consultation and
- Leads the execution of the First Nations component of low-moderate complexity Generation,
environmental, reputational and other key risks require technical expertise and knowledge of
consultation, engagement and community relations processes specific to a utility environment
- Supports other team members in carrying out selected consultation activities for more complex
- Oversees and facilitates First Nations procurement and employment opportunities through
- Leads and executes low-moderate risk projects and programs for the assigned suite of
and other engagement initiatives to promote First Nations access to a wide variety of internal and
external programs and resources
- Responds to requests from internal BC Hydro business groups for technical advice and support
management, meter installation)
- Builds ongoing relationship with a wide range of internal and external contacts including
of BC Hydro’s Indigenous Relations principles, vision and values
- Oversees and mentors other members of Indigenous Relations team supporting delivery of
- University degree in Public Policy, Law, Government, Public or Business Administration,
- A minimum of five years relevant experience and demonstrated ability to develop and advance
- Candidates with comprehensive understanding of the goals and perspectives of Indigenous
desirable
- Candidate must demonstrate strong background in BC Hydro's project management processes,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This role will involve occasional travel. Travel will be predominately throughout the Fraser Valley
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 in good
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@
BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.
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: 2023-01-04 Closing Date: 2023-01-17