Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that\xe2\x80\x99s 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:
Responsible for developing operational policy solutions and strategy for connecting customers to
the transmission and distribution (T&D) electrical system.
Researches policy and strategy issues, prepares discussion papers, supports interactions and
negotiations with internal and external stakeholder groups on matters relating to the application of T&D interconnection tariffs, extension policies, electrical inspection/connections/ disconnections, customer charges and other issues relating to functions.
Supports the preparation and defense of filings with the BC Utilities Commission.
Prepares responses to external requests for information.
Manages confidential Customer and specialty Agreements.
Thorough knowledge of BC Hydro interconnections processes and requirements for distribution
load customers.
Support external stakeholder engagement sessions on updates to T&D interconnection policies
Lead, coordinate, consult and collaborate with other internal BC Hydro departments such as
Distribution Design, Regulatory, Key Accounts, Program & Contract Management, Engineering, Legal, and external bodies as appropriate.
Review proposed and existing business processes to ensure compliance with Tariff related
policies.
Investigate and analyze unusual problems, evaluate risks and apply innovative solutions.
Develops and executes strategies to maximize synergies across multiple projects which are
related or have similar issues.
Coordinate communication process with other BC Hydro departments to develop and implement
changes to new or existing policy instructions, as identified or assigned, and to recommend solutions or policy changes to meet business needs; develops briefings and business cases for senior management and implements recommended solutions or policy changes should conflicts surface.
Formulate responses to customer complaints for review and approval inside and outside of
Transmission & Distribution
Qualifications:
A degree or diploma in Engineering or business/commerce
A minimum of 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a utility environment. Experience in analytical roles in
policy or strategic planning is preferred
Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving for complex and multi-faceted business and
financial, operational and technical, and legal and regulatory issues.
Strong relationship, facilitation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety
of subject matter experts.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into
simple and understandable presentations
Work efficiently and effectively with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and experience of the system, customer interconnection processes, policies and
business practices
Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and other legislation impacting customers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver\'s License Type = Class 5
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 =========================== 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 \xe2\x80\x93 No option to work from home Resident \xe2\x80\x93 Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. Hybrid \xe2\x80\x93 May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. Remote \xe2\x80\x93 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: 2023-03-13 Closing Date: 2023-03-28
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